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Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Medical Assistant - Certified, Internal Medicine

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTampa, 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, or verifiable applicable work experience in a patient-care setting, is required.
  • Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification is required.
  • For hires after January 1, 2015, current certification within six months of hire is required from an accepted medical assistant certifying or registering agency; equivalent certifications from unlisted agencies may be considered case by case.
  • The ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of assigned patients is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider in an ambulatory care setting.
  • Remain accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and family members.
  • Collaborate with administrative and operations staff.
  • Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
  • Help patients and families prepare for examinations.
  • Assist the physician or Advanced Practice Provider during examinations and procedures.
  • Demonstrate competency in practice-defined tasks and skills.
  • Document treatments, procedures, and patient education according to organizational and department-specific policies.
  • Act as a patient liaison by scheduling specialty testing or consultations and providing scheduling information.
  • 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.
  • Comply with organizational and department policies, procedures, value statements, and standards.
  • Follow patient-safety and infection-control practices.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and laws.
  • Participate in assigned Quality Assurance and Quality Indicator activities.
  • Maintain awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting requirements.
  • Use supplies efficiently.
  • Assist the business office with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual ability is preferred.

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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