Medical Assistant, Certified - Podiatry

Orlando Health•Wesley Chapel, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant performs 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 clinical examinations and procedures, patient communication and coordination, documentation, and practice operations while following Orlando Health and department policies and safety standards. The Medical Assistant is accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues. The position also supports quality assurance activities, efficient use of supplies, and business-office functions as needed. Orlando Health emphasizes teamwork and welcomes team members with different ideas and perspectives to help serve patients and families in the community.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school, or verifiable applicable work experience in a patient care setting.
Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
For hires after January 1, 2015, maintain a current certification from an accepted medical-assistant certifying or registering agency within six months of hire. Applicants with certification or registration from an unlisted agency may be considered case by case.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in the assigned department or unit.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and family members and collaborate with administrative and operations staff.
Gather patient data through interviews and observation and assist patients and families in preparing for examinations.
Assist the physician or APP during examinations and procedures and demonstrate competency in practice-specific tasks and skills.
Document treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department policies.
Act as a patient liaison to schedule specialty testing or consultations and provide patients with 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, Commitment to Excellent standards, patient-safety practices, and infection-control standards.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and compliance with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
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.