Medical Assistant Scribe - Orthopedics/TAMPA - PRN

Orlando Health • Tampa, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Job Title: Medical Assistant Scribe - FULL TIME Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Department: Orthopedics Location: 14547 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa FL Position Summary: 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. Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work? ✅ Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs. ✅ Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs. ✅ Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions. ✅ Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options. ✅ Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school required
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Scribe training program.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification – and Maintains current certification by one of the following agencies:
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) ( www.aama-ntl.org )
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) ( www.amt1.com )
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA) ( www.nhanow.com )
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) ( www.ncctinc.com )
• Hold completion certification of a Scribe training program.
• Minimum three (3) years as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and thoroughly document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to: Patient medical history and physical exam.
• Procedures and treatments performed by healthcare professionals, including nurses and physician assistants.
• Patient education and explanations of risks and benefits.
• 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.
• Embraces and participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities
• 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 during examination and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication types as ordered by the provider.
• Helps develop and coordinate the orientation process in the assigned practice for Medical Assistants Scribes.
• Acts as MA scribe preceptor and/or oversees assigned preceptor(s) in collaboration with nursing/clinical leadership and corporate Learning Consultant.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific policies.
• Assists 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.
• Processes incoming and outgoing calls in an independent and professional manner using sound clinical judgment.
• Able to help lead and participate in departmental committees and special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate 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.
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.

Benefits

• Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and 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