Certified Medical Assistant I

AdventHealth; Wauchula (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Wauchula, Florida is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support daily clinic operations and provide direct patient care. You will monitor vital signs, collect specimens, assist physicians, prepare rooms, and maintain infection prevention protocols in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time day-shift role requires high school diploma, BLS certification, and CMA/CMAC/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/NRCMA credentials.

Qualifications

• Vital signs required.
• Body substance isolation required.
• Specimen collection required.
• Phone skills and etiquette preferred.
• Organizational skills preferred.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors physician schedules and coordinates patient care.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Delivers patient care and documents patient history, vitals and allergies.
• Prepares rooms and ensures infection prevention guidelines are followed.
• Audits tests to ensure timely receipt and follow-up of results.
• Manages nursing supplies and reports operational issues to leadership.

Skills

Vital signs

Specimen collection

Phone skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that

Our Promise To You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

515 Carlton St

City

Wauchula

State

Florida

Postal Code

33873

Job Description

Monitors physician schedules and organizes patient care to ensure timely visits. Serves as the point of contact for daily clinic operations, assessing and resolving issues or escalating them as needed. Supports relationship-based care and maintains accountability for organizational mission and core values. Conducts training sessions, reviews patient care protocols, and ensures compliance with infection prevention guidelines. Collaborates with healthcare teams to implement best practices and maintains high standards of care. Collects and prepare laboratory specimens. Other duties as assigned. Rooms patients, takes vital signs, documents reasons for visits, patient history, and allergies, following nursing protocols. Assists physicians with examinations and procedures, maintaining open communication for quality care. Audits ordered tests to ensure timely receipt and follow-up of results for quality healthcare. Monitors nursing supplies, equipment functionality, and maintenance, reporting needs to leadership. Delegates duties to office staff, manages operational issues, and ensures adherence to clinic quality, regulatory, billing, and customer service standards. Works within the organizational framework to achieve hospital and departmental goals and objectives. Provides direct patient care and leads front-line staff in day-to-day clinical operations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Vital signs [Required]
• Body substance isolation [Required]
• Specimen collection [Required]
• Phone skills and etiquette [Preferred]
• Organizational skills [Preferred]
• Bilingual – English Spanish [Preferred]

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field Of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 1+ year of related work experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

• N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• American Association Medical Assistants (CMA) [Required] OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) [Required] OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) [Required] OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) [Required] OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) [Required] OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$16.67 - $26.67

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.