Certified Medical Assistant Practice Based

AdventHealth•Carrollwood, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports clinic operations and patient care, traveling as needed to meet staffing needs. The role helps ensure efficient office flow by preparing patients and equipment, initiating tests, and documenting results in the designated system. It provides whole-person care during office visits, including intake, screenings, test results, laboratory work, medication administration, and closing care gaps. The assistant maintains familiarity with policies and procedures, complies with organizational and OSHA safety standards, and maintains required education and competency assessments. The role also assists with minor specialty procedures, educates patients about tests, medications, and diet, safeguards confidential employee and patient information, and monitors inventory and medical equipment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Basic Life Support certification, and one or more of the listed medical assistant credentials. Related work experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Hold one of the listed medical assistant credentials: AAH Certified Medical Assistant; AAMA Certified Medical Assistant; NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; AMCA Clinical Medical Assistant Certification; NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant; NPS Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; NAHP Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant; ARMA Registered Medical Assistant; or AMT Registered Medical Assistant.
Knowledge of the health care field and medical terminology.
Knowledge of chronic disease management.
Knowledge of and ability to use internal and external resources.
Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques.
Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of certification.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and a professional demeanor.
Ability to read, write, and type legibly, and speak and comprehend English effectively to carry out job requirements.
Experience with computers.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Travel as needed to fulfill staffing needs and support clinic operations.
Stay up to date with policies and procedures and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Maintain education requirements and demonstrate competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
Prepare patients and equipment for treatment, initiate testing, and document results in the practice’s designated system.
Maintain OSHA regulatory compliance and follow office safety processes and policies.
Provide whole care during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps.
Maintain confidentiality of employees’ and patients’ administrative and medical information.
Support teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and co-workers when necessary.
Perform clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
Assist with minor procedures associated with the specialty and accurately document care at the time of service or results.
Educate patients regarding tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.
Monitor and manage inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.