Medical Assistant, Certified - Rheuamtology

Bayfront Health•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for its Rheumatology department in Tampa, Florida. The role provides patient care in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The position works Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Medical Assistant gathers patient information, helps patients prepare for examinations, assists physicians or APPs during examinations and procedures, documents care, and supports patient scheduling and referrals. The role also handles calls and enters medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under provider direction. It works collaboratively with administrative and operations staff and is accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues. The employer highlights education and career growth, health and wellness, financial and retirement support, work-life balance, and family and pet support. Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health states that it welcomes team members’ individuality and values diverse ideas and perspectives in serving patients and families.

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.
Maintain current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
For hires after January 1, 2015, maintain a qualifying medical assistant certification within six months of hire: CCMA (NHA), CMA (AAMA), CMAC (AMCA), NCMA (NCCT), NRCMA or NRCAMA (NAHP), or RMA (AMT or ARMA). Certifications or registrations from other agencies may be considered case by case.

Responsibilities

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 arrange 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 provider direction.
Follow Orlando Health and department policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
Follow personal and patient safety practices and infection-control standards.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies.
Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in the assigned department or unit.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
Demonstrate awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Use supplies efficiently.
Assist the business office with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge as needed.
Communicate professionally with patients and family members and collaborate with administrative and operations staff.