Title Medical Assistant, Certified - Orthopedics

Position Summary

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

West Region

Job Title:Medical Assistant

Status: Full Time
- Monday
- Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Department: Othopedics

Location: Wesley Chapel, FL

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

Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.

Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.

Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.

Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.

Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

• 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
- If hired after January 1, 2015, maintains current certification by one of the following agencies within 6 months of hire-

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA) ()
• 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)()
• 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) ()
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (www.arma-cert.org)
• Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis

• Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
• Supports and demonstrate effective and professional communication with patients and family members
• Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.
• Gathers patient data through interviews and observation.
• Assist 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.
• Assist 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 the 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,…