What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Family Medicine position at Florida Medical Clinic?
Job Description
Job Description
Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community
Florida Medical Clinic, Orlando Health
Job Title : Medical Assistant
Job Summary : Assists providers and manages clinical functions in the Family Medicine department
Position Summary : Performs patient care under the direction and supervision of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory care setting.
Location : Riverview Campus - 7229 US Hwy 301 S Riverview 33578
Essential Functions
- Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
- 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.
- Documents 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, 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 direction of a provide
- 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
Provide accurate information of department / procedure specific scheduling criteria to expedite patient preparation, arrival location
and time.
Knowledge of computer applications, multi-line telephone system, printers, copy fax machines, which may include required data
entry.
Maintains basic understanding of the medical needs during the screening process for scheduling an appointment.
Consistently reviews the schedules daily and communicates all changes to appropriate staff.
Education / Training
Licensure / Certification
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.
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights.
