Certified Medical Assistant (Per-Diem) - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Lake Nona

Position Summary

One of the region's largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute's world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple athletic teams, sporting events and venues. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work award.

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Position Overview

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) plays a key role in delivering high-quality patient care in an outpatient / ambulatory setting. Working under the direction of a physician and the supervision of the lead nurse, the CMA supports daily clinical operations by assisting with exams, procedures, and documentation, while ensuring a smooth and positive experience for patients.

Location : 10155 Dowden Road, Orlando, FL 32832

Schedule : Per-Diem (Pool)

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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.

Qualifications

Education / Training

Licensure / Certification

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA) (nhanow.com)

Experience

None