Medical Assistant, Certified - Nephrology/Tampa

Position Overview

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join the Nephrology department. The role is scheduled for Monday – Friday, 5:00am – 5:00pm. LOCATION REQUIRES TRAVELING TO 3 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS: 3000 Medical Park Dr, Tampa, FL – MAIN OFFICE; 2241 Green Hedges Way, Wesley Chapel; 36763 Eiland Blvd, Zephyrhills.

BILINGUAL HIGHLY PREFERRED

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Operations Manager, or Practice Manager for operational issues.
• Embraces and participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.
• Supports and demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients and family members.
• Works collaboratively with administrative and operations staff.
• Gathers patient data through interviews and observation.
• Assists patients and families with preparation for examination.
• Assists the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) during examinations and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in tasks and skills as defined by the practice.
• Provides routine treatments and administers approved medication types.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and education in accordance with policies.
• Acts as a liaison to schedule specialty testing and consultations for patients.
• Processes incoming and outgoing calls independently and professionally using sound clinical judgment.
• Enters medication, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging orders into the electronic medical system under provider direction.
• Adheres to and assures compliance with Orlando Health and department-specific policies and safety standards.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance in compliance with relevant policies and standards.
• Assesses patient care needs based on age-specific requirements.
• Demonstrates awareness of medical/legal issues, patient rights, and regulatory compliance.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Assists the business office with reception, scheduling, and patient discharge as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school or at least one year of verifiable work experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a patient care setting.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Maintains current certification or registration as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Clinical Medical Assistant (CMAC), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA/NRCAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) as recognized by the respective certifying agencies.

Benefits & Perks

• Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.