Certified Medical Assistant Education Cohort, Full-time, Float Pool

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is hiring Medical Assistants to join our Float Pool, supporting both Primary Care and Specialty Clinics across the region. The program includes a paid MA Education Cohort designed to launch or advance your MA career within our clinical network.

The 4-week cohort blends hands-on clinical training with professional development, after which team members transition into full-time MA roles. A High School diploma, CMA credential, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to physicians during clinical visits.
• Obtaining and recording vital signs for patients.
• Greeting and chaperoning patients throughout exams.
• Maintaining accurate medical documentation and charting.
• Scheduling care, treatments, and diagnostic tests as directed.
• Processing prescription requests and referrals in a timely manner.

Skills

Customer service

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

POCT

EKG 12-lead

Job description

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Eligible for up to a $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Are you a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity in Jacksonville, Florida? Baptist Health is hiring Medical Assistants to join our Float Pool, supporting both Primary Care and Specialty Clinics across the region. With over 200 patient access points, including 50+ primary care offices and a wide range of specialty practices- such as Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Behavioral Health, Rheumatology, Urology, and more-Baptist Health offers a dynamic and supportive environment for your career growth.

In order to support all new Medical Assistant hires, Baptist Health is also excited to offer to our new Medical Assistant (MA) Education Cohort, a paid Medical Assistant training program designed to launch or advance your Medical Assistant career within our clinical network in Jacksonville, Florida. This full-time role blends hands-on clinical Medical Assistant training, professional development, and direct onboarding into one of the best healthcare jobs in Jacksonville. This structured cohort welcomes newly hired Medical Assistants and experienced MAs seeking skill enhancement.

The 4-week MA Education Cohort Program

The 4-week MA Education Cohort program provides an immersive experience tailored to individuals wanting to grow in a supportive, team-focused environment. Participants begin at the Baptist Center for Professional Excellence, where they receive essential system onboarding, professional development, and healthcare workflow introductions. After the 4-week program, team members will transition into their Full-time Float Pool or Primary Care MA role.

The Cohort will Focus Training on the Following

• Organizational orientation
• Customer service and risk management
• Introduction to clinical workflow and MA expectations
• Vital signs
• Infection control
• 12-lead EKG
• Medication administration
• Point-of-care testing (POCT)
• Additional competencies needed for success in primary care Medical Assistant roles

Role Expectations After Training

• Providing assistance to physicians
• Obtaining vital signs
• Greeting and chaperoning patients during clinical visits
• Maintaining accurate medical documentation
• Scheduling care, treatments, and diagnostic tests
• Processing prescription requests and referrals

Education & Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Primary Location

Downtown - Main Building

Baptist Health's care for the community spans generations. Together, we're the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone's voice is heard.