Medical Assistant – AdventHealth Centra Care

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Commitment to whole-person care, giving you the opportunity to help heal people in mind body and spirit.
• Excellent benefits, market-driven wages and career development opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement as we expand our network across the nation.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time Wednesday 12:00am- 7:00am. Thursday-Saturday 7:00pm-7:00am

Shift: Wednesday 12:00am- 7:00am. Thursday-Saturday 7:00pm-7:00am

Location: 12500 S APOPKA VINELAND RD, Orlando, 32836

The community you’ll be caring for:

• AdventHealth Centra Care’s board-certified physicians provide adult and pediatric care when you need it.
• Our urgent care clinics are open 7 days a week and can treat a wide range of non-life-threatening conditions.
• We are equipped with x-ray, prescription, and lab services.
• Centra Care is the affordable alternative to the emergency room for urgent conditions like broken bones, infections, allergies, stomach problems and pediatric concerns.

The role you’ll contribute:

Reporting to the manager and under the supervision of the providers, the Medical Assistant cares for patients and performs a wide variety of patient care activities.  Adheres to state, federal and organizational guidelines to ensure quality care and patient safety. Is essential in maintaining organization and facilitating patient flow. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Utilizing age-specific guidelines, assesses patient during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs. Assesses for signs of abuse or neglect.
• Performs and administers treatments, medications and any follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed. Responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations
• Performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing to include, but not limited to, EKG, spirometry, audiometry, and pulse oximetry. Completes forensic testing collections in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Florida Drug Free Workplace Guidelines. This may include urine drug screens, blood/breath alcohol testing, oral fluids and hair testing.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications:
  • Graduate of accredited medical assistant program
  • Must be currently certified and maintain certification by one of the following:
    • American Association of Medical Assistants (“AAMA”) for Certified Medical Assistants
    • American Medical Certification Association (“AMCA”) for Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
    • American Medical Technologists (“AMT”) for Registered Medical Assistant
    • National Association for Health Professionals (“NAHP”) for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
    • National Center for Competency Testing (“NCCT”) for National Certified Medical Assistant
    • National Health Career Association (“NHA”) for Registered Clinical Medical Assistant
    • State of Florida Paramedic License 
  • BLS Certification
  •  Continued maintenance BAT Certification
  •  Continued maintenance of Drug Screen Certification
• Preferred qualifications: 
  • Previous MA experience
  • Previous urgent care / ED experience