Medical Assistant, Certified - Family Practice / Riverview

Florida Medical Clinic•RIVERVIEW, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care in an ambulatory Family Practice setting under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The role supports examinations and procedures, routine treatments, medication administration, patient education, and coordination of specialty testing or consultations. The position is based at 7229 US 301 in Riverview, Florida, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Medical Assistant works with clinical, administrative, and operations staff to support quality initiatives, effective communication, safe care, and compliance with Orlando Health and department policies. The role may also assist the business office with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge.

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.
Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant through an accepted agency, including NHA, AAMA, AMCA, NCCT, NAHP, AMT, ARMA, or AAH. Applicants with certification or registration from an unlisted agency may be considered case by case.

Responsibilities

Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
Help patients and families prepare for examinations.
Assist the physician or APP during examinations and procedures.
Provide routine treatments and administer approved medication types.
Document patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific policies.
Act as a patient liaison to schedule specialty testing and 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 a provider’s direction.
Participate in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome improvement activities.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and family members and collaborate with administrative and operations staff.
Demonstrate competency in practice-defined tasks and skills and provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Follow Orlando Health and department policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards; maintain patient safety and infection control practices.
Maintain punctual attendance and compliance with applicable policies and standards.
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.