Certified Medical Assistant I - Rheumatology

Career Opportunities with UCF Clinical LLC A great place to work. Careers At UCF Clinical LLC Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Certified Medical Assistant I - Rheumatology Certified Medical Assistant – Rheumatology | UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice Location: Orlando, FL Schedule: Full-time Department: Rheumatology, UCF Health Organization: UCF College of Medicine – Faculty Physician Practice About UCF Health UCF Health is committed to delivering the highest standard of medical care to the Greater Orlando community while strengthening our connection with the UCF College of Medicine. Our experienced team of rheumatology specialists provides personalized, evidence-based care using the latest advancements in treatment to help patients achieve a better quality of life. We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with Rheumatology experience to join our team and support our mission of improving lives through exceptional service . Position Summary The Medical Assistant plays a vital role throughout the patient visit. This includes rooming and welcoming patients, gathering intake information, supporting the provider during examinations, and accurately scribing visit details. The MA will also assist with procedures, prepare exam rooms, and help ensure an efficient and compassionate clinical experience. Clinic Hours Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm No evenings or weekends. Education Certified or Registered Medical Assistant. (1) two-year college degree or (2) completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school. Work Experience Experience in Rh Current CMA license Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area. Knowledge Knowledge of all related medical testing and surgical procedures. Knowledge of clinical lab functions. Knowledge of patient charting and recordkeeping processes. Responsibilities and Duties Performing patient intake and accurately transcribing patient health history and medication reconciliation into the patient electronic medical record Scribing accurately and efficiently with notes after collaboration with patient and physician physical exam Scheduling follow up appointments for patients of Rheumatology practice Ordering referrals to additional specialties as directed by physicians Collaborating with providers to explain procedural information and obtain informed consent from patients Providing comprehensive education and discharge instructions to the patient as instructed by provider Preparing and administering procedural local anesthetics Understanding and maintaining sterile technique, sterile field, and surgical protocol regarding procedural care Utilizing appropriate knowledge and care of surgical office equipment and accurately logs sterilization and maintenance Decontaminating, disinfecting, and sterilizing reusable surgical instruments independently Demonstrating proper understanding and utilization of chemical and biological indicators and creating process challenges Demonstrating understanding and providing proper wound care and wound management per provider standards Obtaining photographs of operative sites and conditions as instructed by provider and uploads to EHR Labeling specimens obtained in practice ensure timely processing of any labs or biopsies Administering medications according to best practice standards and ensures comprehensive documentation in both EHR and internal practice logs Independently documents patient presentation and assessment of clinical data in EHR Independently perform patch testing and can autonomously prepare practice equipment and technology under provider supervision for diagnostic procedures (laser, light devices etc.) Coordinating medication refills and requests to appropriate specialty pharmacy Assisting with prior authorization process by communicating with appropriate stakeholders Routinely assessing supply utilization in patient rooms, restocks appropriately and logs supplies, and escalates ordering needs to practice lead Initiating patient callbacks pertaining to biopsy results and collaborating with patients to deliver economically sound options for medication procurement with direction from practice physician Requesting pathology slides for second opinion as necessary dependent upon preliminary results as directed. What We Offer A supportive and collaborative work environment #J-18808-Ljbffr UCF Clinical LLC