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Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Medical Assistant - Certified, Orthopedics

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeTampa, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate from high school or hold an equivalent credential.
  • Complete Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school, or have verifiable applicable work experience in a patient-care setting.
  • Maintain current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
  • If hired after January 1, 2015, maintain current certification within six months of hire through an accepted agency: National Health Career Association, American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Certification Association, National Center for Competency Testing, National Association for Health Professionals, American Medical Technologists, or American Registry of Medical Assistants. Other Medical Assistant certifications or registrations may be considered case by case.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients in the assigned department or unit.
  • Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable employer policies and legal standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider in an ambulatory care setting.
  • Support effective, professional communication with patients and family members.
  • Work collaboratively with administrative and operations staff.
  • Gather patient data through interviews and observation.
  • Assist patients and families with preparation 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 employer and department policies.
  • Act as a patient liaison by scheduling specialty testing or consultations and providing patients with scheduling information, as directed by the physician or Advanced Practice Provider.
  • 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 employer and department policies, procedures, value statements, and service standards.
  • Follow personal and patient safety practices and infection-control standards.
  • Maintain compliance with employer policies and procedures.
  • Participate in assigned Quality Assurance and Quality Indicator activities.
  • Demonstrate awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory and accrediting requirements.
  • Use supplies efficiently.
  • Assist the business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge.

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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