Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Certified Medical Assistant - Outpatient Cardiology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeOrlando, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school is required, unless the applicant has at least one year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient-care setting.
Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification is required.
Current certification or registration as a medical assistant is required through an accepted agency, including the National Healthcare Association, American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Certification Association, National Center for Competency Testing, National Association for Health Professionals, American Medical Technologists, American Registry of Medical Assistants, or American Allied Health. Other accepted Medical Assistant certifications or registrations may be considered case by case.
No prior experience is required if the training qualification is met.
The employee must maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance in accordance with organizational policies and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care in an ambulatory setting under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider.
Participate in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process-improvement activities.
Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and family members.
Work collaboratively with administrative and operations staff.
Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
Prepare patients and families for examinations.
Assist the physician or Advanced Practice Provider during examinations and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in practice-defined tasks and skills.
Provide routine treatments and administer approved types of medication.
Document patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to organizational and department-specific policies.
Act as a patient liaison by assisting the physician or Advanced Practice Provider with scheduling and providing information about specialty testing and specialty physician consultations.
Process incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally, using sound clinical judgment.
Enter medication, laboratory, and diagnostic-imaging orders into the electronic medical system under a provider's direction.
Follow organizational and department-specific policies, procedures, value statements, and standards for excellence.
Apply personal and patient safety practices and follow infection-control standards.
Provide care and assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in the assigned department or unit.
Maintain awareness of medical and legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting standards.
Use supplies efficiently.
Assist the business office with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge as needed.

Position Summary

At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, our renowned cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and cardiovascular professionals work together to provide award-winning care in 40 specialties, using the latest in diagnostic imaging and treatment options.

Our multidisciplinary team includes more than 70 physicians in 24 locations across Central Florida, spanning Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Highlands and Okeechobee counties. As a part of Orlando Health, the Heart and Vascular Institute includes a network of community and specialty hospitals with more than 4,000 providers.

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Position Summary

Performs patient care under the direction ofthe physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory setting

Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, Vison

403(b) Retirment Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

100% PAID Tuition

as well as tuition reimbursment

monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start day one

Responsibilities

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one (1) year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required.

Licensure/Certification

Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcare 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), the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (www.arma-cert.org), or by American Allied Health (AAH) (www.americanalliedhealth.com)
Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Experience

None.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

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 interview 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.
Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication types.
Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific policies.
Assists the physician or APP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule and provides scheduling information for specialty testing and/or specialty physician consultation.
Processes incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally using sound clinical judgment.
Enters medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under the direction of a provider.
Adheres to and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department-specific policies, procedures, value statements, and Commitment to Excellent standards.
Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adheres 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

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assesses data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in their assigned department and/or unit.
Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Practices efficient use of supplies.
Assists the business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.

About the Company

Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Orlando Health operates hospitals, clinics, and health services across the southeastern United States as a not-for-profit system. It delivers patient care through its network of facilities and clinicians, coordinating services to ensure continuity of care and reinvesting earnings into community health programs and facility improvements. Its not-for-profit status, long history (over 100 years), and regional focus distinguish it from for-profit competitors by prioritizing community needs over shareholder profits. Its goal is to improve local health and well-being by providing high-quality, accessible care and sustaining community benefits through reinvestment.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $251.7M
Headquarters: Orlando, FL
Founded: 1918

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