Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Medical Assistant, Certified - Family Practice

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital  •  Wesley Chapel, FL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Job Title: Medical Assistant, Certified

Status: Full Time

Department: Family Practice

Location: 27343 Wesley Chapel Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL

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

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

✅ 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.

Essential Functions

  • 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, 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

  • Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and can 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 regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Practices the efficient use of supplies.
  • Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients.

Education/Training

  • 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

Licensure/Certification

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

Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

About Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Situated in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital has served the residents of area communities for more than 110 years. Orlando Health, a not-for-profit healthcare organization headquartered in Central Florida, officially acquired Bayfront Hospital on October 1, 2020. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a 480-bed comprehensive emergency, medical and surgical acute care facility – and home to the only state-accredited Level Two Adult Trauma Center in the St. Petersburg region. As a regional leader in emergency care, our 3 conveniently located emergency rooms are staffed with board-certified physicians and specialty-trained clinical teams who are ready to provide expert emergency care for all ages- 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

With advanced technology and expertise in numerous specialties including heart and vascular, neurosciences, digestive health, maternity care, emergency and trauma care, acute rehabilitation and surgical services, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital provides a complete continuum of care. The hospital has a 38-bed neurosciences unit with a dedicated neurology team consisting of board-certified neuroscience specialists and physicians with subspecialty expertise in stroke, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease, and includes a Level IV Epilepsy Center. In partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Bayfront Health Baby Place offers full obstetrical services and is a Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, one of only 13 in Florida. The Bayfront Health Cardiac Cath Lab, offers more cardiac testing and treatment space than any other provider in the St. Petersburg/Pinellas County area, with ease of access to the cardiac surgical program. The hospital is also home to three residency programs and one fellowship program, providing an exceptional teaching and learning environment to train the healthcare leaders of the future.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
St. Petersburg, FL
Year Founded
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