Medical Assistant - Clinical Care Coordinator 1

Department

FPG Internal Med @ WMP Ste 605
Job Summary

The Clinical Care Coordinator I (Medical Assistant) demonstrates the competency to provide patient care according to the age-specific population needs and assist in the management of patient care in the physician office setting under the direct supervision of a provider.

As a Clinical Care Coordinator I, you’ll work directly with patients and healthcare providers to support high-quality, day-to-day clinical care. Responsibilities may include:

• Escorting patients to exam rooms
• Preparing patients for examinations and procedures
• Taking and documenting vital signs
• Recording medical histories and current concerns
• Documenting provider notes, procedures, and patient instructions

Required Qualifications

Must meet one of these 3 requirements to qualify: 

1. Current/active Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) certification by an accredited certifying agency;

or 

2. Active Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license with at least one (1) year medical assistant or clinical healthcare experience;

or

3. Experienced medical assistant with minimum of one (1) year of medical assistant work experience. CMA or RMA must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire hire/start date.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prefer one (1) year of clinical experience in an outpatient physician’s office practice.
- Prefer experience with electronic practice management and electronic health record programs.
- Prefer the ability to demonstrate self-direction and initiative.
- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of electronic practice management and electronic health records software along with skill in all Microsoft office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point).

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Required Licenses and Certifications

Require Basic Life Support/CPR certification; or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire/transfer date.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

Accepted medical assistant certifications include: CMA (AAMA), NHA, NCCT, RMA (AMT or AAH),  NRCMA (NAHP). 

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/