Certified Medical Assistant Ortho

Ascension•Pensacola, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Medical Assistant at Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group - Gulf Coast Ortho Specialist, specifically in the Ortho Hand Center department. The position is full-time, working Monday through Friday during day shifts. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for welcoming and interviewing patients, accurately measuring and documenting vital signs, and preparing examination rooms. They will also assist with treatments under provider supervision, perform clinical duties, and provide administrative support such as managing patient records, answering calls, and handling charting. A key responsibility includes documenting provider-patient encounters, detailing diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions, as well as transcribing patient orders for labs, testing, and medications.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Welcoming and interviewing patients, accurately measuring and documenting vital signs, and preparing examination rooms to ensure a smooth, comfortable visit.
Assisting with treatments as directed and supervised by the providers
Performing select clinical duties and providing essential administrative support, including managing patient records, answering calls, and handling necessary charting.
Documenting provider-patient encounters, meticulously listing diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions.
Transcribing patient orders for lab work, testing, and medications.