Medical Assistant - Clinical Care Coordinator I - FPG Endocrinology, Sarasota

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The Clinical Care Coordinator I (Medical Assistant) provides patient care according to age-specific population needs and assists in managing patient care in a physician office setting under the direct supervision of a provider. The role works directly with patients and healthcare providers to support day-to-day clinical care. Responsibilities may include escorting patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, taking and documenting vital signs, recording medical histories and current concerns, and documenting provider notes, procedures, and patient instructions.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following: hold a current, active CMA or RMA certification from an accredited certifying agency; hold an active EMT license and have at least one year of medical assistant or clinical healthcare experience; or have at least one year of medical assistant work experience.
• CMA or RMA certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire/start date.
• High school diploma, GED, or certificate.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire/transfer date.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience in an outpatient physician’s office practice.
• Experience with electronic practice management and electronic health record programs.
• Ability to demonstrate self-direction and initiative.
• Knowledge of electronic practice management and electronic health records software, and skill with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Accepted medical assistant certifications include CMA (AAMA), NHA, NCCT, RMA (AMT or AAH), and NRCMA (NAHP).

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Take and document vital signs.
• Record medical histories and current concerns.
• Document provider notes, procedures, and patient instructions.
• Assist in managing patient care in the physician office setting under the direct supervision of a provider.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED