Medical Assistant, Certified - Cardiology EP / Tampa

Florida Medical Clinic•Tampa, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care in an ambulatory setting under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Cardiology EP department. The position covers three locations: Tampa, Wesley Chapel at Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, and Wesley Chapel at Curley Road. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role supports clinical operations, patient communication, examinations and procedures, routine treatments, documentation, and coordination of specialty testing and consultations.

Requirements

High school graduation 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. Certifications or registrations from other agencies may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

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 effectively and professionally with patients and family members.
Collaborate with administrative and operations staff.
Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
Prepare patients and families for examinations.
Assist the physician or APP during examinations and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in practice-defined 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-specific policies.
Act as a patient liaison by scheduling specialty testing and/or specialty physician consultations and providing 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.
Follow Orlando Health and department-specific 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.
Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
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 patient reception, scheduling, and discharge.