AA*Certified Medical Assistant EP Port Charlotte

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be part of a community committed to the wholeness of each person, serving them in body, mind, and spirit.

Responsibilities

• Maintains education requirements for the position and demonstrates competency through annual clinical competencies and written tests.
• Maintains office flow by preparing patients and equipment for treatment, initiating testing, and documenting results in the practice’s designated system.
• Maintains OSHA regulatory enforcement and other office compliance, following safety processes and policies.
• Provides whole care to patients during office visits, including intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, and closure of care gaps.
• Maintains confidentiality of employees' and patients' administrative and medical information.
• Supports staff teamwork by assisting patients, visitors, and co-workers when necessary.
• Performs clinical intake according to policy and procedures, including screenings, history taking, vital signs, and medication reconciliation.
• Aids in minor procedures associated with specialty and ensures accurate documentation at the time of service or results.
• Educates patients regarding tests, medications, and diet, providing clear and accurate instructions.
• Maintains inventory, ensuring adequate supplies and functioning medical equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize internal and external resources.
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.
• Ability to function and assist others in stressful, fast-paced environments and effectively apply stress management techniques.
• Ability to resolve issues and work independently within the scope of their certification.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy, and a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing, and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.
• Experience with computers.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv.
• Field Of Study: N/A
• Work Experience: 1+ year of related work experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize internal and external resources.
• Expertise in patient advocacy and navigating complex systems.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, mental health resources, and more.

Pay

$17.11 - $27.38 per hour.

Schedule

Full time, Day shift.

Physical Requirements

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Additional Information

N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC).
• OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
• OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
• OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA).

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.