Medical Assistant - Clinical Care Coordinator I - FPG Venice Pediatrics

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Nokomis, FL

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About The Position

The Clinical Care Coordinator I (Medical Assistant) provides patient care according to the needs of the age-specific population and assists with 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 high-quality, day-to-day clinical care. Duties may include escorting patients to exam rooms, preparing them 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 qualification pathways: hold 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 and obtain CMA or RMA certification within 12 months of hire/start date.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or certificate.
• Have 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 record 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.
• Provide patient care according to age-specific population needs and assist in managing care in a physician office setting under a provider’s direct supervision.

What This Job Offers

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