[ref. n17513701] Certified Medical Assistant - Orlando Health Cancer Institute - HC Clinic - Ocoee
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 of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory setting.
** The work location is at Ocoee**
**The work schedule is 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 or APP during examination and procedures.
- Demonstrates competency in specific tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
- Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication types.
- Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific
- Assists the physician or APP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule, provide patient with scheduling information
- 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 provider.
- Adheres and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department specific policy, procedures, value statements and
- Consistently demonstrates personal and patient safety practices and adherence to infection control standards outlined in Orlando
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state,
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and have the ability to assess data
- Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting
- 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.
experience in patient care setting) required.
Licensure/CertificationMaintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification – andMaintains current certification by one of the 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) Assistant.
- • Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
- 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
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) (www.amt1.com)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (www.arma-cert.org)
- - Experience
None.