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

BHS; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000

Paid MA Education Cohort training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking Medical Assistants for a structured 4-week MA Education Cohort. This paid training prepares you for a Full-time Float Pool or Primary Care MA role across our clinics.

Participants start with onboarding and professional development at Baptist Center for Professional Excellence, then transition into a full-time MA position within our network.

Qualifications

• CMA required for employment.
• BLS certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and clinical staff as directed.
• Obtain and document vital signs.
• Greet and chaperone patients during visits.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in the EHR.
• Schedule care, treatments and diagnostic tests.
• Process prescription requests and referrals.

Skills

Customer service

Vital signs

Infection control

EKG

Medication administration

POCT

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS Certification

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 aCertified Medical Assistant (CMA)looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity inJacksonville, Florida?

Baptist Health is hiring Medical Assistants to join our Float Pool, supporting both Primary Care and Specialty Clinics across the region.With over200 patient access points, including50+ primary care officesand a wide range of specialty practices—such asCardiology, 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
• 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 Required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

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