Medical Assistant - Full-Time M-F - Digestive Health Institute - St Petersburg

• →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 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.
• →Documents 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, 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 direction of a provider
• →Adheres 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.
• →Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and have the ability to 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 standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• →Practices the efficient use of supplies.
• →Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.

• 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 -and-
• Maintains current certification by one of the following agencies within 6 months of hire
•  Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcareer 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)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (www.arma-cert.org)

✔ Education & Career Growth Assistance ✔ Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources  ✔ Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match ✔ Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance ✔ Family & Pet Support

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Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.Section 1557 Non-DiscriminationThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.