Certified Medical Assistant, CMA - Digestive Health Institute - Full-Time Mon-Fri - St Petersburg, FL

Bayfront Health•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) performs patient care under the direction of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory setting. The Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute offers an expansive scope of services to care for patients facing conditions affecting the digestive tract and gastrointestinal organs. Led by world-renowned physicians, our highly skilled clinical team utilizes advanced technologies and procedures to ensure effective care options and successful outcomes. Our care extends from general digestive disorders to complex gastrointestinal diseases and encompasses lifestyle modification, medication and surgical approaches, including advanced endoscopic procedures that combine sophisticated diagnostic techniques with intricate minimally invasive therapies to evaluate and treat various digestive disorders. Beyond offering the highest quality of clinical care, our expert team also participates in research efforts and educational events to provide access to the latest advances in digestive health. The Digestive Health Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one (1) year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required.
Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT), the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or by American Allied Health (AAH).
Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
Embraces and participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.
Supports and demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients and family members.
Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
Gathers patient data through interview and observation.
Assists patients and families with preparation for examination.
Assists the physician or APP during examination and procedures.
Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication types.
Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific policies.
Assists the physician or APP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule and provides scheduling information for specialty testing and/or specialty physician consultation.
Processes incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally using sound clinical judgment.
Enters medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider.
Adheres to and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department-specific policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adheres to infection control standards outlined in Orlando Health policies.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assesses data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in their assigned department and/or unit.
Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Practices efficient use of supplies.
Assists the business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.