Medical Assistant - New Tampa GI

Florida Medical Clinic • Tampa, FL

126d

About The Position

Performs patient care under the direction and supervision of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory care setting.

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) required.
• Maintains current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• If hired after January 1, 2015, maintains current certification by one of the following agencies within 6 months of hire: CCMA, CMA, CMAC, NCMA, NRCMA, RMA.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
• Supports and demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients and family members.
• Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
• Gathers patient data through interviews and observation.
• Assists patients and families with preparation for examination.
• Assists the physician or APP during examination and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• Documents treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific policies.
• Acts as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule and provide patient with scheduling information to obtain specialty testing and/or specialty physician consultation.
• Processes incoming and outgoing calls in an independent and professional manner using sound clinical judgment.
• Enters medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider.
• Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellent standards.
• Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adherence to infection control standards outlined in Orlando Health policies.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and can assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients on his or her assigned department and/or unit.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Leadership development programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave.
• PTO and flexible leave options.
• Fertility benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Backup care for children/elders/pets.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees