Certified Medical Assistant | Outpatient Cardiology | Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo

Orlando Health•Lake Mary, FL

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About The Position

At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and cardiovascular professionals work together to provide care in 40 specialties, using diagnostic imaging and treatment options. The multidisciplinary team includes more than 70 physicians in 24 locations across Central Florida. As part of Orlando Health, the Institute is connected to a network of community and specialty hospitals with more than 4,000 providers. The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient care in an ambulatory setting under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The position supports examinations, procedures, routine treatments, clinical documentation, patient communication, scheduling, and related practice operations.

Requirements

High school graduate 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.
Maintain current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
Maintain current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant from an accepted agency. Listed credentials include CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), CMAC (AMCA), NCMA (NCCT), NRCMA or NRCAMA (NAHP), and RMA (AMT, ARMA, or AAH). Certifications or registrations from unlisted agencies may be considered case by case.

Responsibilities

Gather patient data through interview and observation.
Assist patients and families with preparation for examinations.
Assist physicians or APPs during examinations and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in tasks and skills defined by the practice.
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 or specialty physician consultations and provide 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.
Follow Orlando Health and department policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
Maintain personal and patient safety practices and follow infection-control standards.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies.
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.
Work collaboratively with administrative and operations staff and communicate professionally with patients and family members.
Participate in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.