Medical Assistant I (Orthopedics) Lakeland (Finance)

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Orthopedic team in Lakeland, Florida.

This position is based out of our satellite clinic located inside of Lakeland Regional Health, in Lakeland. Florida, Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM, with time adjustments made to accommodate patient needs. Travel to our main hospital in Orlando required for orientation, training, and occasional mandatory department meetings throughout the year. Occasional travel to our satellite locations may be required upon department need.

The Medical Assistant Sr. is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The Medical Assistant Sr. will coordinate patient flow, review charts for current information, and ensure the appropriate paperwork accompanies the patient to the room. Enter pertinent history. Act as a resource and cross cover as needed. Serve as a trainer and mentor to new associates

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. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve; we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.