Certified Medical Assistant Urgent Care

Certified Medical Assistant - AdventHealth CentraCare

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Up to $2000 Sign-on Bonus, when applicable
• Benefits and 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.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Mon-Fri, 9am-530pm

Location: 2301 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809

The community you'll be caring for:

• AdventHealth CentraCare's board-certified physicians provide adult and pediatric care when you need it
• Our urgent care clinics are open 7 days a week and can treat a wide range of non-life-threatening conditions
• We are equipped with x-ray, prescription, and lab services
• CentraCare is the affordable alternative to the emergency room for urgent conditions like broken bones, infections, allergies, stomach problems, and pediatric concerns

The role you'll contribute:

Reporting to the Practice Manager and under the supervision of the Providers, the Medical Assistant cares for patients and performs a wide variety of patient care activities.  Adheres to state, federal and organizational guidelines to ensure quality care and patient safety with support from the Clinical Excellence team. Is essential in maintaining organization and facilitating patient flow. 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:

• Demonstrates through behavior AdventHealth's Core Values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It
• Drives customer service initiatives by creating and owning the patient experience
• Performs various clinical and administrative tasks to include taking vital signs, administering medications, collecting lab specimens, assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures, and sterilizing medical equipment
• Provides emotional support to patients and their families, schedules appointments, and ensures patient safety
• Responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ year of related work experience, OR
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with completion of an externship, OR 
  • 6+ months relevant experience within an AdventHealth facility
• Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants ("AAMA") for Certified Medical Assistants
  • American Allied Health ("AAH") for Nationally Verified Medical Assistant
  • American Medical Certification Association ("AMCA") for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC)
  • American Medical Technologists ("AMT") for Registered Medical Assistant
  • National Association for Health Professionals ("NAHP") for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing ("NCCT") for National Certified Medical Assistant
  • National Performance Specialists ("NPS") for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

  • National Healthcareer Association ("NHA") for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification