Certified Medical Assistant - Orlando Health Cancer Institute - ORMC Health at Orlando Health

Ocoee, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Clinical Data Collection, Medication Administration, Electronic Medical Records, Patient Education, Clinical Judgment, Precepting, Quality Improvement, Professional Communication, Patient Scheduling

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Position Summary Performs patient care under the direction ofthe physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory setting. Located: 9900 W Colonial Drive, Ocoee Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Responsibilities Essential Functions 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 as ordered by the provider. Enter medication, laboratory and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under direction of a provider. 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. Helps develop and coordinate the orientation process in the assigned practice for Medical Assistants. Acts as preceptor and/or oversees assigned preceptor(s) in collaboration with nursing/clinical leadership and corporate Learning Consultant. Supports and helps develop quality strategies within the practice. Helps to facilitate and participate in the skills portion of the Annual Clinical Review for Medical Assistants. Collaborates with the clinical leadership and education to assess ongoing competence of Medical Assistants. Leads and participates in departmental committees and special projects. 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 have the ability to assess data appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients on his or her assigned department and/or unit. Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. Practices the efficient use of supplies. Assists business office as needed with reception, scheduling, and discharge of patients. Qualifications Education/Training • High school graduate or equivalent. • Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one (1) year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required. Licensure/Certification • Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification – and • Maintains current certification orregistration by one ofthe following agencies: • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcareer 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), the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (www.arma-cert.org), or by American Allied Health (AAH) (www.americanalliedhealth.com) • Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Experience None

Responsibilities

Performs patient care and clinical tasks under the direction of a physician or Advanced Practice Provider in an ambulatory oncology setting. Responsibilities include gathering patient data, administering medications, and coordinating patient scheduling and education.