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Form of workAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Time Off from Day One
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
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The role you'll contribute:
The Medical Assistant, under general supervision, provides appropriate care to patients as well as follows AdventHealth service standards. This includes safely and effectively greeting patients, obtaining clinical information, financial and demographic information. Responsible for assisting providers during treatment and examination and may assist with procedures and medication administration as ordered by the provider. Performs office duties as needed; which includes but is not limited to, verifying insurance, collecting copays and scheduling necessary appointments. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you'll bring to the team:
o Performs initial response-screening following protocols under the direction of the supervising physician.
o Cleans, prepares, and maintains examinations rooms and treatment areas.
o Prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
o Assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
o Prepares specimens for outside lab testing, as ordered by the physician.
o May provide specialized care in iatrogenic injuries and podiatric disease and disorders.
o Checks sample medications for overstocking and date of expiration. Labels samples according to protocol before they are dispensed to patients. Logs in, and disposes of, sample medications according to policy.
o Manually cleans dirty instruments and packages instruments for sterilization.
o Schedules patients' inpatient/outpatient admissions and procedures.
o May be required to travel as needed to fulfill staffing needs.
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
o High school graduate or equivalent required.
o Current, valid CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS).
o Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:
o American Association of Medical Assistants ("AAMA") for Certified Medical Assistants
o American Medical Certification Association ("AMCA") for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
o American Medical Technologists ("AMT") for Registered Medical Assistant
o National Association for Health Professionals ("NAHP") for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
o National Center for Competency Testing ("NCCT") for National Certified Medical Assistant
o National Certification Medical Association ("NCMA") for Registered Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
o National Health Career Association ("NHA") for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Education and Experience Preferred:
o One year of practical medical assisting experience
o Graduate of medical assisting program
