Certified Medical Assistant - FHV Adult - Leesburg

Orlando Health•Leesburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Medical Group FHV Health is a multispecialty physician group with cardiology, vascular surgery, and primary care practices serving Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties. It is part of the Orlando Health system, which includes hospitals, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and outpatient facilities. The role is based at 802 Dixie in Leesburg. The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient care in an ambulatory setting under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider. The position supports patient examinations and procedures, routine treatments, medication administration as ordered, clinical documentation, communications, scheduling, and practice quality and education initiatives. The role is accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school, or at least one year of verifiable, applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting.
Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant from an accepted agency, or an alternative certification or registration considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
Help patients and families prepare for examinations.
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in practice-specific tasks and skills.
Provide routine treatments and administer approved medications as ordered by a provider.
Enter medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under provider direction.
Document patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department policies.
Coordinate specialty testing and physician consultations on behalf of patients, including providing scheduling information.
Process incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally using sound clinical judgment.
Support quality initiatives, goal attainment, clinical outcome improvement, and development of quality strategies within the practice.
Help develop and coordinate Medical Assistant orientation; act as a preceptor or oversee assigned preceptors in collaboration with clinical leadership and the corporate Learning Consultant.
Help facilitate and participate in the skills portion of the Annual Clinical Review for Medical Assistants.
Collaborate with clinical leadership and education staff to assess Medical Assistants’ ongoing competence.
Lead and participate in departmental committees and special projects.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and family members, and collaborate with administrative and operations staff.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs and demonstrate awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Use supplies efficiently.
Assist the business office with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge as needed.