Certified Medical Assistant- Outpatient GI -Melbourne, FL

Overview

Orlando Health's Melbourne Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast. With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve. The hospital offers advanced technology and expertise in emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services.

We are accredited by The Joint Commission, with advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center and additional industry recognitions.

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

• Medical, dental, vision
• 403(b) Retirement 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 and tuition reimbursement
• Monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

• ALL benefits start day one.
• 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.
• Acts as a liaison to schedule and provide 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.
• Demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and infection control standards per Orlando Health policies.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable regulations.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assess 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 regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Assists the 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 at least one year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required.

• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies:
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) or related boards
• Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• None.