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Medical Assistant job
Florida HospitalOrlando, FL
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Company Description
Established in the year 1908, AdventHealth Orlando, formerly Florida Hospital Orlando, offers state-of-the-art medical care to families and the communities. With a shared vision, Christian mission, common values, and focus on whole-person health, it is committing to making communities healthier with a unified system. AdventHealth provides an environment that promotes health, healing, and relaxation. Above all, it offers the caring expertise of 80,000+ skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physician practices, home health agencies, and outpatient clinics delivering individualized and holistic medical care. AdventHealth is an equal opportunity employer. Employees at AdventHealth have more than just a job - they have a calling, a purpose they share with everyone. The company dedicatedly helps its workforce grow both spiritually and professionally through the creation principles, which emphasize complete health. Thus, AdventHealth and its employees together help families and the communities heal their body, mind, and spirit.
Job Description
Medical Assistant
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant provides appropriate care to patients within the scope of the Medical Practice Act. This individual obtains clinical, financial and demographic patient data and assists in patient education. Also responsible for assisting providers during the treatment and examination of patients and administers procedures and treatments as ordered by the provider. Performs front office duties as needed and assigned.
*If working in a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Practice, the following additional standards apply:
Our team continuously works with the quality team and practice coaches to implement and maintain NCQA/PCMH standards.
- Participates in educational sessions to improve skills as appropriate
- Participates in the collection of quality data
- Assists clinical staff providers with providing patients with outside resources and materials
- Assists in identifying and documenting cultural and linguistic needs of patients
- Assists in identifying and documenting advanced directives
- Assists clinical staff and providers with obtaining ER and Hospital information
- Assists in arranging follow up appointments as indicated by clinical staff and providers
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Able to stand, sit, walk and occasionally run; able to bend, twist, stoop; able to assist patients of all weights into wheelchairs, up to stretcher and transfer patients with assistance, using proper body mechanics. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. The use of personal protective equipment and strict adherence to body substance isolation technique is required. Requires the ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively with patients and co-workers. May be exposed to disease, radiation and toxic chemicals in the course of performing the work.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program preferred.
- 1 year medical office experience preferred.
- Experience with computers and associated clinical software preferred.
- Ability to type 40 words per minute accurately.
- Must be willing to float to other FHMG practices, within reason, when patient load, vacation schedules etc. make it necessary.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certification, American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certification or current, valid Florida State Board of Nursing, Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse License. American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certification or American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certification is required to be obtained with the first 90 days of employment for those not possessing this minimum certification. (Not required for current LPN or RN license.) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Certification will be accepted for employees who began employment prior to November 15, 2012, but the certification must not lapse or else is required to then obtain AAMA or AMT Certification or LPN or RN license.
- Current, valid CPR certification is required.
What makes working at Florida Hospital Medical Group special? We recognize your investment in a health care career, and we are truly dedicated to your success. We promote positive feedback as well as help you accomplish professional and personal goals.
We hope you are interested to develop your healthcare career in our dynamic faith based organization. Our Mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ. Our employees are welcomed to join our Spiritual Ambassador Program which highlights our dedication to each other and our community. A Spiritual Ambassador is one who: Loves & Cares, Prays & Listens, Comforts & Supports and Encourages & Smiles. While living our mission, Spiritual Ambassadors create a culture of caring within our practices through various activities. They minister to co-workers and patients, helping them experience trust, belonging and hope.
The size of Florida Hospital Medical Group offers you flexibility to explore different types of medical practices and gain valuable experience. Florida Hospital Medical Group is closely linked with Florida Hospital, Centra Care and is under the Adventist Health Care system, which is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the nation.
FHMG Recruitment Team is here to support your career search and goals. Together, we can explore the many opportunities that fit your life. We offer excellent working conditions that help you maintain a positive attitude and work/life balance. We value wellness of mind, body and spirit of all our employees.
Our competitive benefits cover:
Health and Wellness:
-Health, Dental, and Vision
-Life, Disability, and Supplemental Insurance
-Cancer and Specified Diseases Plan
-Paid Days Off
-Healthy 100 Employee Program
-Tobacco-Free Campus
-Wellness Screenings
FINANCIAL Tools and Plans:
-Educational Assistance
-Retirement Plan
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Direct Deposit
-Credit Union
Community Initiatives:
-Adopt a Family
-Backpacks for Kids
-Mission Trips
-Blood Drives
Additional Benefits:
-Employee Assistance Program
-Employee Discounts
-Various Onsite Services and Amenities
-Spiritual Ambassadors
-Service Awards
FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEDICAL GROUP IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD FOR RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, STATUS WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, OR VETERAN STATUS, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS, AND IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.
Associated topics: emergency medical technician, emt basic, lpct, medic, service technician, slh, technician, technician ii, technician iv, technician emergencyEstimated annual salary
$32,800
average
TASKS
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
SKILLS
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
KNOWLEDGE
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Employee DiscountHealth InsuranceDental Insurance
Life InsuranceVacation & Paid Time OffRetirement Plan
Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Account (FSA)
Florida Hospital
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