Certified Medical Assistant, Full-Time, Multiple Positions (FSU Florida Medical Practice Plan -...

Job Title : Certified Medical Assistant, Full-Time, Multiple Positions (FSU Florida Medical Practice Plan - Medicine)

Location : Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 59422

Department

FSU PrimaryHealth™, FMPP Operations – College of Medicine

Location : 2911 Roberts Avenue

Tallahassee, FL 32310

FSU SeniorHealth™, FMPP Operations – College of Medicine

Location : 2911 Roberts Avenue

Tallahassee, FL 32308

FSU Neuromodulation™, FMPP Operations – College of Medicine

Location : 2911 Roberts Avenue

Tallahassee, FL 32310

Responsibilities

These positions work at multiple practices within the Florida Medical Practice Plan, including FSU PrimaryHealth™, FSU SeniorHealth™, and FSU Neuromodulation™. Primary location / practice will be determined and assigned based on practice needs and individual abilities / availability.

Aids in all aspects of patient care in conjunction with administrative and clinical staff at the practice. Performs clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office at a proficient level and independent of supervision. Makes recommendations to improve programs, products, processes, or services.

Under the direction of the Practice Manager, performs all aspects of intake for patients, including taking accurate histories, patient vital signs, vision and hearing screens, and other screenings or questionnaires as needed by the clinician. Ensures all electronic health record (EHR) information is current. Sets up for and assists providers with exams and procedures. Gives injections and handles minor procedures such as collection and testing of specimens, casting, splinting and applying dressings, as needed. Participates in motivational interviewing and techniques of self-management support (goal setting and patient readiness to change). Performs high-level disinfection.

Assists with patient needs between visits. Triages patient phone calls and provides in-basket management support for clinicians. Notifies patients of test results and other follow-ups needed. Manages patient expectations and is able to resolve patient concerns independently. Schedules diagnostic testing and obtains prior authorizations as needed. Assists with traces and regulatory readiness for quality and patient care.

Performs as medical scribe for assigned clinician(s). Assists clinician during entire patient encounter, documents the visit as it occurs in real time. Accurately and thoroughly completes clinical notes of patient's visit, orders, and procedure performed by the clinician for review and approval of the clinician. Anticipates clinicians’ needs to facilitate a smooth and efficient workflow. Performs duties in a discreet and tactful manner so as not to distract the physician from medical care. Works with practice manager and physicians to develop standardized documentation protocols and procedures. Performs other clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned.

May be required to work one late evening per month. Attends and participates in scheduled departmental meetings and other meetings or committees as directed. Attends in-service presentations, training and mandatory education programs. Promotes an atmosphere of teamwork in accomplishing the mission and goals of the practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience. (Note : post-high school education may substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)
• Valid Certified Medical Assistant Certification or Registration (CMA, NCMA, RMA or CCMA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification issued by a certifying agency, or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
• Post-job offer, but prior to hire, the following will be required :

Documentation of current PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) test as performed by a qualified physician reporting negative results within the past six months.

Documentation of Tetanus immunization within 10 years.

Preferred Qualifications

Other Information

This posting serves to recruit for multiple positions.

University Information

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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This is a full-time role.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.