Medical Assistant Scribe - Orthopedics/TAMPA

Florida Medical Clinic • Tampa, FL

110d

About The Position

Performs patient care under the direction and supervision of the physician or advanced practice provider (APP) in an ambulatory setting as a medical assistant. Acts as a medical scribe for a provider in an ambulatory setting.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Scribe training program.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification by one of the following agencies: CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA.
• Hold completion certification of a Scribe training program.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician.
• Document patient medical history and physical exam.
• Document procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
• Document patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
• Document physician-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions for patient or family members for self-care and follow-up.
• Prepare referral letters as directed by the physician.
• Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
• Embrace and participate in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.
• Support and demonstrate effective and professional communication with patients and family members.
• Work collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
• Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
• Assist patients and families with preparation for examination.
• Assist the physician during examination and procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• Provide routine treatments and administer approved medication types as ordered by the provider.
• Help develop and coordinate the orientation process in the assigned practice for Medical Assistants Scribes.
• Act as MA scribe preceptor and/or oversee assigned preceptor(s) in collaboration with nursing/clinical leadership and corporate Learning Consultant.
• Document patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific policies.
• Assist the physician by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule, provide patient with scheduling information to obtain specialty testing, and/or specialty physician consultation.
• Process incoming and outgoing calls in an independent and professional manner using sound clinical judgment.
• Help lead and participate in departmental committees and special projects as assigned.
• Adhere and assure compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and Commitment to Excellent standards.
• Consistently demonstrate personal and patient safety practices and adherence to infection control standards outlined in Orlando Health policies.
• Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees