What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant I-Orthopedics position at Nemours?
Nemours is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join our (insert department name) department.
The MA is an important liaison between the patient / family, provider, and other care team members.
The MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the appropriate information is available to the provider, and entering pertinent history in the medical record.
The MA performs and assists with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional / department responsibilities as directed by the provider and per protocol. MA I (in-person), rotating locations (JAX, JXS and FI), 5 8-hour days or 4 10-hour days (Day shift 8-5 or 7-6) Qualifications Medical Assistant I :
- High School diploma or GED required
- Must obtain BLS through American Heart Association within 90 days
- Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program is preferred.
- Certification preferred (see below)
- Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Basic clinical and administrative skills. Medical Assistant II :
- High School diploma or GED required
- Must obtain BLS through American Heart Association within 90 days
- Requires minimum of 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program is preferred.
- Certification required (see below)
- Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks. What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
- Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
- Comprehensive benefits : health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax.
Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.
