Medical Assistant (Orthopedics, Lakeland)

Nemours is seeking a Medical Assistant (Orthopedics), FULL-TIME, to join our team in Lakeland, Florida.

This role will be full-time with the following schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Travel to multiple locations is required.

Position Overview

Nemours is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join our Primary Care Department.

The MA is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members.

The MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the appropriate information is available to the provider, and entering pertinent history in the medical record.

The MA performs and assists with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional/department responsibilities as directed by the provider and per protocol.

Qualifications

Medical Assistant I:


* Entry-level position.


* Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program is preferred.


* Certification preferred (see below)


* Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)


* American Heart Association BLS Certification within 90 days of hire date.


* Basic clinical and administrative skills.


* No prior experience required.

Medical Assistant II:


* Requires 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.


* Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks.


* Certification required (see below) and MA school preferred.


* Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)


* American Heart Association BLS Certification within 90 days of hire date.


* Ability to mentor and train new Medical Assistants.

What We Offer


* Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market


* Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement


* Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision


* Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans


* Licensure, CME and dues allowance


* Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness


* For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax.

Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.

Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system.

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