Medical Assistant, Certified - South Seminole Surgical Group, Longwood

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs patient care in an ambulatory care setting under the direction of a physician and supervision of the lead nurse. The role supports patients and families through examination preparation, physician examinations and procedures, routine treatments, approved medication administration, documentation, scheduling, and communication. The position is with South Seminole Surgical Group at 521 W State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school, or five years of verifiable applicable work experience in a patient care setting.
Maintain current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
Maintain current certification as a CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA through one of the listed certifying agencies.

Responsibilities

Be accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
Participate in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and family members.
Work collaboratively with administrative and operations staff.
Gather patient data through interview and observation.
Assist patients and families with preparation for examination.
Assist the physician during examinations and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in practice-specific tasks and skills.
Provide routine treatments and administer approved medication types.
Document patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department 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.
Follow Orlando Health and department policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
Maintain personal and patient safety practices and follow infection control standards.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assess data appropriate to patients' age-specific needs.
Demonstrate awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Use supplies efficiently.
Assist the business office with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Paid Time Off, up to five weeks to start.
Life insurance.
Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
Family care support for childcare, elder care, and pet care.
Paid parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Car insurance.
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduated school debt.
Free career-growing education programs and well-being services.