Medical Assistant Jobs in San Antonio, FL

About The Position

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- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA) ( www.nhanow.com )
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) ( www.aama-ntl.org )
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)( www.amcaexams.com )
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) ( www.ncctinc.com )
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) ( www.nahpusa.com )
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) ( www.amt1.com )
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) ( www.arma-cert.org )
• Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Nice To Haves

• Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient data through interviews and observation.
• Assist 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.
• Assist the physician or APP 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.
• Enter 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.
• 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.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Indicator activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with regulatory and 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
• Well-being programs
• Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• PTO
• Flexible leave options
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Backup care for children/elders/pets
• Pet insurance