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Medical Assistant Certified

Tampa General Hospital

Location
Onsite (Tampa, Florida)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 6 days ago

About the role

Tampa General Hospital, a leading nonprofit academic health system in Florida, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support. The role involves patient rooming, procedure assistance, and maintaining accurate electronic health records to support high-quality patient care.

Skills

Patient rooming Medical procedures assistance Chart preparation Insurance eligibility verification Insurance authorization Electronic health record systems Wound care Specimen collection Medication administration Vital signs monitoring Clerical support Patient scheduling

Full job details

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.



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