Certified Medical Assistant Lake Wales GastroLake Wales, FL

Medical Assistant

At AdventHealth Medical Group, you can be part of a team of driven professionals providing compassionate care to the communities across 9 US states. With a coalition of over 2000 physicians, we are ready to serve a wide variety of needs and communities. Through innovation, quality patient care and physician leadership, our focus is on adapting to the changing landscape of health care while remaining dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The Medical Assistant provides appropriate care to patients within the scope of Florida Statues Title XXXII: Regulations of Professionals and Occupations. Medical Assistants assist in various aspects of medical practice until the direct supervisor and responsibility of a physician. Responsibilities may include: patient care management, administrative and clinical procedures. In all practice endeavors the medical Assistant will adhere to ethical and professional practice.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Reviews appointment bookings in advance and ensure patients receive appointment reminders.
• Verify and validate insurance prior to appointment date.
• Completes check in process, securing copays and balance amounts.
• Verifies consent forms are completed and up to date.
• Maintains timely flow of patients and keep patients up to date of any delays.
• Responds to and returns in-coming telephone calls in a timely manner.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Technical/Vocational School
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• BLS Certification (condition of employment)
• Certified or Registered medical assistant certification from an AdventHealth approved certified body

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.