Medical Assistant II (Cardiology), Casual/PRN

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II (Casual/PRN) to join our Cardiology Department.
Primary location will be Kissimmee, FL, but travel to satellite locations will be required.
The Medical Assistant (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
Why join us?
We are committed to creating the healthiest generations of children. That begins with investing in our people.
The well-being of our associates is the foundation of our Whole Child Health approach. Through seven dimensions of wellness — from physical and emotional well-being to financial health — we are committed to becoming the healthiest workforce. By supporting our associates, we empower them to provide exceptional care for children and families every day.
For more than 85 years, Nemours Children's Health has been backed by the strength and stability of the Nemours Foundation, allowing us to continually invest in our people, programs, technology, and communities. As one of the nation's leading pediatric health systems, we're expanding access to world-class pediatric care while creating opportunities for associates to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers.
If you're passionate about caring for children, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, embrace new challenges, and want to be part of an organization focused on growth and innovation, you'll find a place to flourish at Nemours Children's.
What You'll Do
As a Medical Assistant II, you'll play an important role in creating a positive experience for patients and families while supporting providers in delivering exceptional pediatric care. Serving as a key member of the care team, you will help coordinate patient visits, assist with clinical procedures, and ensure efficient patient flow throughout the practice.
Responsibilities include:
Welcome and prepare patients for their visit by collecting vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information.
Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and in-office procedures.
Administer medications and vaccines under provider direction and according to established protocols.
Collect specimens, perform basic laboratory testing, and prepare equipment and examination rooms.
Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate patient flow to promote efficient, high-quality care.
Educate patients and families using provider-approved materials and instructions.
Help create a comforting, supportive environment for children and their caregivers.
Maintain exam room cleanliness, infection prevention standards, and medical equipment.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to deliver safe, compassionate, relationship-based care.
Perform additional clinical and administrative duties within the scope of the Medical Assistant II role and organizational policies.
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.
MA 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.
Travel to other locations may be required.

Work arrangement
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