About this opportunity
Orlando Health lists this Medical Assistant - FLOAT opportunity in land o lakes, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Assistant FloatPerforms patient care under the direction and supervision of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory care setting.Essential Functions: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 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 providerAdheres 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.Other Related Functions: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 accrediting agencies.Practices the efficient use of supplies.Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.Qualifications: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.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)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)
Worksite address
land o lakes, FL, 34639, US
Who can apply
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