Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Company: Ascension
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: September 11, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

***$1,000 sign on bonus available for candidates at least 2 years of relevant, recent experience***

When you join our team, you join a true work family. You will feel supported, encouraged, and benefit from a work-life balance and career growth opportunities.

Title: Certified Medical Assistant

City, State:  Pensacola, FL

Department:   Gulf Coast Ortho Specialists- Ascension Medical Group - Clinic

Additional Job Details:  Full-Time

Required:

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, AMT, American Allied Health National Certification and Registration

Benefits:
•Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug program
•Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
•Health Savings Account (HSA)
•Long term / Short Term disability
•Life Insurance & AD&D
•Tuition Assistance after 6 months employment
•403b with company match
•Paid vacation time off
•Faith based work environment
•Legal services and much more!

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).

• Assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
• Perform select clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• May document the provider's encounter with patients.
• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider.
• Transcribe patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or
  job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Credential from the American Medical Certification Association also accepted.
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Association for Health Professionals obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Allied Health National Certification and Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Ascension Sacred Heart is a faith-based health system offering rewarding healthcare careers to the caregivers of Southern Alabama and Northwest Florida communities. When you join our care teams, you join a vast network of hospitals, outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more. We provide generous paid time off for work-life balance, a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and more to help our associates flourish personally and professionally. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, explore a career with us today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Ascension Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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