Medical Assistant I-Orthopedics

Nemours • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Medical Assistant in our Orthopedic department in Jacksonville, FL. The Medical Assistant (MA) is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the appropriate information is available to the provider, and entering pertinent history in the medical record. The MA performs and assists with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional/department responsibilities as directed by the provider and per protocol.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• High School Diploma acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and families at the clinical setting according to Nemours Standards of Behavior.
• Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers (name and date of birth).
• Prepares exam rooms, clinic equipment and computer technology by maintaining inventory and supplies for the outpatient visit.
• Rooms patient ensuring appropriate documents are with the patient, including required diagnostic reports.
• Receives, unpacks, stores, inventories, and transports non-controlled medications and clinic supplies.
• Performs clinical duties to support the outpatient visit including obtaining and documenting height, weight, head circumference, and vital signs.
• Documents reason for visit, chief complaint, and initiates orders defined using smart sets as appropriate for scope of service and Nemours' protocol.
• Assists with patient examination/treatment.
• Performs and documents point of care testing and controls.
• Administers and documents vaccines and approved medications as defined by policy as ordered and provides vaccine records to families.
• Performs and collects routine laboratory specimens.
• Operates required medical equipment.
• Acts as a liaison between support services, other clinical divisions, and patient regarding care and status of wait times.
• Makes confirmation calls that are not completed by automated systems to ensure all visits are in 'confirmed' status prior to visit or per Department protocol.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED