Medical Assistant, Certified - Podiatry

Orlando Health•Wesley Chapel, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides patient care in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP). This full-time Podiatry position involves travel to Dade City and Wesley Chapel and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role supports patients and families throughout examinations and procedures, gathers patient information, documents care, coordinates specialty testing and consultations, handles calls, and enters orders into the electronic medical system as directed by a provider. The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with clinical, administrative, and operations staff and follows Orlando Health and department policies, safety practices, infection-control standards, and quality requirements.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school, or verifiable applicable work experience in a patient-care setting.
Maintain current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
If hired after January 1, 2015, maintain current certification from an accepted certifying agency within six months of hire. Listed certifications include CCMA, CMA, CMAC, NCMA, NRCMA, NRCAMA, and RMA credentials from the agencies specified in the posting; other accepted certifications or registrations may be considered case by case.

Responsibilities

Support and demonstrate effective, professional communication with patients and family members.
Work collaboratively with administrative and operations staff.
Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
Assist patients and families with preparation for examinations.
Assist the physician or APP during examinations and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in tasks and skills defined by the practice.
Document treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific policies.
Act as a patient liaison to schedule specialty testing or physician consultations and provide scheduling information.
Process incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally, using sound clinical judgment.
Enter medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under a provider's direction.
Follow Orlando Health and department policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellence standards.
Maintain personal and patient safety practices and comply with infection-control standards.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable Orlando Health policies and laws.
Provide care and assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in the assigned department or unit.
Participate in assigned Quality Assurance and Quality Indicator activities.
Demonstrate awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Use supplies efficiently.
Assist the business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge.