Medical Assistant, Certified - Specialty Care - #1771769

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

Work Location: Baptist Health

Cardiovascular Associates

3980 Colonnade Pkwy

Birmingham, AL 35243

Near Brookwood Hospital

Responsibilities 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

Assists the physician or APP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule and provides 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

Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adheres 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

Other Related Functions

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and assesses 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 the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies

Practices efficient use of supplies

Assists the business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients

Qualifications Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent

Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one (1) year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required

Licensure/Certification

Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcareer 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 Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT), the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or by American Allied Health (AAH)

Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis



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