Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Heart Failure and MCS
Tampa General Hospital
Summary
Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.
Job description
What you will do
- Responsible for pre-visit preparation and schedule appointments.
- Ability to efficiently verify insurance eligibility and identify services that require an insurance authorization.
- Perform clerical duties, including chart preparation and ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Utilize electronic health record systems proficiently for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.
- Provide clinical support as needed, including but not limited to wound care, specimen collection, and administering medications under the direction of healthcare providers.
- Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain vital signs, and prepare patients for their appointments in accordance with established protocols.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant
- MA-ARMA
- Basic Life Support
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
- Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling
- Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information
- Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming, and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
- Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information; Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.
- Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant
- MA-ARMA
- Basic Life Support
- Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures
- Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and proper specimen handling
- Competency in using electronic health record systems
- Proficient in clinical tasks including patient rooming and equipment cleaning/maintenance
- Ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures
- Clerical duties including answering phones, greeting patients, filing, faxing, and scanning
Company overview
Tampa General Hospital is a leading academic medical center and regional healthcare system located in Tampa, Florida. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. The hospital operates a comprehensive Level I trauma center, providing the highest level of trauma care available. Tampa General Hospital is nationally recognized for its expertise in organ transplantation, with one of the busiest transplant programs in the United States. The institution offers a wide range of specialized services including cancer care, cardiovascular medicine, neurosciences, women's health, and pediatric services. With its commitment to medical education and research, Tampa General Hospital plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare through clinical trials and innovative treatments. The hospital system includes multiple specialty centers and outpatient facilities throughout the Tampa Bay region, serving as a vital healthcare resource for millions of residents in West Central Florida.