Medical Assistant, Certified - Endocrinology / Tampa

Florida Medical Clinic•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient care in an ambulatory setting under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Endocrinology department. The role is based at 14014 N 45th Street, Tampa, Florida, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Medical Assistant gathers patient information, prepares patients for examinations, assists providers with examinations and procedures, provides routine treatments, and administers approved medications. The role also documents care, enters provider-directed medication and diagnostic orders, coordinates specialty testing and consultations, and handles incoming and outgoing calls. The position works with clinical, administrative, and operations staff and follows Orlando Health policies, safety practices, and infection-control standards. The position is accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues. Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health describes benefits that include tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, leadership development, medical, dental and vision coverage, free virtual visits, well-being programs, retirement contribution matching, paid parental leave, PTO, flexible leave options, fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children, elders, and pets, and pet insurance.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school, or at least one year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a patient care setting.
Maintain current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
Maintain current certification or registration as a medical assistant through an accepted agency. Listed credentials include CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), CMAC (AMCA), NCMA (NCCT), NRCMA or NRCAMA (NAHP), and RMA (AMT, ARMA, or AAH).
Medical Assistant certifications or registrations from agencies not listed may be considered case by case.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care in an ambulatory setting under the direction of a physician or APP.
Be accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
Participate in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and family members.
Collaborate with administrative and operations staff.
Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
Assist patients and families with preparation for examinations.
Assist the physician or APP during examinations and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in practice-specific tasks and skills.
Provide routine treatments and administer approved medication types.
Document patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department policies.
Act as a patient liaison to schedule specialty testing and physician consultations and provide related scheduling information.
Process incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally using sound clinical judgment.
Enter medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under provider direction.
Follow Orlando Health and department policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
Demonstrate personal and patient safety practices and follow infection-control standards.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care and assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in the assigned department or unit.
Demonstrate awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Use supplies efficiently.
Assist the business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge.