Certified Medical Assistant

Healthcare Support Staffing; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare recruiting agency in Florida is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for a full-time contracted position. The role involves checking in patients, taking vital signs, assisting with exams, and performing phlebotomy. Candidates must have a high school diploma and certification as a CMA or RMA. This role offers a chance to work within a prestigious healthcare environment and the opportunity to engage with various healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification/Registration as a CMA or RMA through a national organization required.
• BLS and AED preferred, with evidenced competency within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in and out in a timely manner.
• Take and record vital signs in the EMR.
• Assist provider with exams/treatments/procedures.
• Administer Subcutaneous, Intradermal and Intramuscular injections.
• Provide basic life support (BLS) as needed.
• Collect lab specimens and perform basic lab procedures.
• Manage refill prescriptions as authorized.
• Act as a liaison between providers, patients, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Phlebotomy skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification as a CMA or RMA

Job description

HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!

Job Description

Immediate Start

Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm

Contracted Position

Daily Responsibilities:

• Checks patient in and out in a timely manner
• Vital signs/measurements are taken and recorded in the EMR
• Prepares patient and assists provider with exams/treatments/procedures
• Administers Subcutaneous, Intradermal and Intramuscular injections
• Provides basic life support (BLS) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as needed
• Provides basic lab procedures/collects lab specimens
• Performs phlebotomy skills
• Manages refill prescriptions as authorized by provider

Non-Clinical Duties

• Obtains lab results and documents in the medical record
• Reviews medical record documentation prior to patient visit for completeness / preps medical record
• Orders medical supplies as needed
• Stocks exam room/ work area – maintains equipment and examination rooms according to established procedures
• Act as a liaison between providers, patients, pharmacies, hospitals, other health care professionals and nonclinical staff to provide a team approach to patient care. (team meetings, daily huddles to review daily schedules and enhance pt care)
• Serves as a clinic Preceptor for new staff
• Prepares / submits appropriate Provider clinic change forms as directed by Provider and/or supervisor

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required

Certification/Registration as a CMA or RMA through one of the national certifying organizations required

BLS and AED preferred (demonstrated competency within 90 days required).

Additional Information

Are you an experienced Certified Pharm Tech looking for a new opportunity with a prestigious healthcare company? Do you have pharmacy technician and call center experience in healthcare? Do you want the chance to advance your career by joining a rapidly growing company? If you answered “yes