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

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Medical Assistant training program

Dynamic team-focused environment

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is looking for Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to join our Float Pool, supporting both Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. This full-time position includes a paid Medical Assistant training program designed to enhance your career.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, CMA certification, and BLS certification, with experience in patient care. The role focuses on assisting physicians and maintaining patient documentation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during clinical visits.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation.
• Schedule care, treatments, and diagnostic tests.
• Process prescription requests and referrals.

Skills

Customer service

Infection control

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

***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 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
• Medication administration
• Additional competencies needed for success in primary care Medical Assistant roles
• Providing assistance to physicians
• 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 Required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Education Required

High School

Experience

• Experience in Physician's office
• Patient Care Experience

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA
• Driver's License – DMV

Location

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.