Certified Float Medical Assistant

Jobtailor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant in Florida to support clinicians with multi-skilled clinical tasks and patient healthcare management. You will provide hands-on patient care under physician supervision, prepare rooms and materials, and perform routine labs, EKGs, and phlebotomy while maintaining accurate medical records.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of an approved MA program, and active MA certification or plan to obtain within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program recognized by USDE.
• Active approved MA certification or plan to obtain within 12 months.
• Certified MA credentials: CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers.
• Florida HIV/AIDS CE Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical settings.
• Strong communication and time management.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical providers with multi-skilled clinical tasks and patient healthcare management.
• Provide hands-on patient care and perform clinical procedures under physician supervision.
• Prepare treatment and examination rooms, supplies, and instruments.
• Explain examination procedures to patients and prepare them for physician care.
• Perform routine lab tests, vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
• Document and maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Observe and report changes in patient signs or symptoms.
• Safely administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Assist with patient care activities including walking, escorting, and transport.
• Sterilize instruments using sterile technique; maintain sterility.
• Schedule patients for tests and complete lab forms.
• Provide provider care instructions to patients.
• Order, stock, and inventory supplies; assist with clerical duties.
• Adhere to privacy, ethics, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure safe care delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Adaptability

Professional ethics

Confidentiality maintenance

Patient care management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from approved Medical Assistant program (USDE)

MA certifications: CMA (AAMA) / RMA (AMT) / CCMA (NHA) / NCMA (NHA/NCCT) / NRCMA (NAHP)

AHA BLS for healthcare providers

Florida HIV/AIDS CE Certification

2+ years clinical experience

Tools

Phlebotomy

Vital signs monitoring

EKG administration

Clinical documentation

Sterile technique

Medication administration

Laboratory test preparation

Inventory management

Patient scheduling

Job description

• Assist medical providers with multi-skilled clinical tasks and patient healthcare management
• Provide hands-on patient care and perform clinical procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician
• Prepare treatment and examination rooms, supplies, instruments, and materials
• Prepare patients for physician care and explain examination procedures
• Perform routine laboratory tests, vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy
• Document in and maintain accurate patient medical records
• Observe and report changes in patient signs or symptoms
• Safely administer medications as directed by the physician
• Assist with patient care activities, including walking, escorting, and transporting patients
• Clean and sterilize medical instruments using sterile technique
• Schedule patients for tests and complete laboratory forms
• Provide provider care instructions and information to patients
• Order, stock, and inventory supplies and assist with clerical duties
• Follow ethical standards, privacy requirements, institutional policies, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, Nurse Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or designee to ensure safe care delivery

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
• Active approved MA certification, or proof of completion from an approved educational program and agreement to obtain a nationwide or statewide MA certification within 12 months of hire
• Approved MA certifications include CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NHA/NCCT), and NRCMA (NAHP)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continuing Education (CE) Certification
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience
• Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team
• Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments
• Strong time management skills to prioritize and act proactively
• Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in clinical tasks such as patient care, laboratory tests, and medical record documentation while adhering to ethical standards and regulatory requirements. Holds relevant certifications and possesses strong communication and time management skills to effectively support healthcare providers and patients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Patient Care Management
• Clinical Procedure Assistance
• Laboratory Testing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Vital Signs Monitoring
• EKG Administration
• Clinical Documentation
• Sterile Technique
• Patient Preparation
• Medication Administration
• Laboratory Test Preparation
• Inventory Management
• Patient Scheduling

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Professional Ethics
• Confidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

• CMA (AAMA)
• RMA (AMT)
• CCMA (NHA)
• NCMA (NHA/NCCT)
• NRCMA (NAHP)
• Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional CE Certification

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Management
• Patient Care
• Clinical Procedures
• Regulatory Standards
• Ethical Standards