Certified Medical Assistant Internal Medicine

Ascension Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-sponsored retirement plan (3/

Time off: PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement / Vocare

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Other benefits: legal & pet insurance,

Job summary

Ascension Health in Pensacola, FL, within the Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group – Airport Medical Park, seeks a Medical Assistant for day shift in Internal Medicine. You will welcome patients, measure vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and support providers with treatments and documentation.

Minimum requirements include a BLS and Medical Assistant credential; HS diploma or 1 year experience. One year of MA experience is preferred. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date required.
• Medical Assistant certification required.
• Note: licensure/certification can substitute education/experience.
• 1 year of medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and interviewing patients, measuring and documenting vital signs, and preparing examination rooms.
• Assisting with treatments as directed by providers.
• Performing select clinical duties and providing administrative support (patient records, calls, charting).
• Documenting provider-patient encounters with diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions and prescriptions.
• Transcribing orders for lab work, testing and medications.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviewing

Clinical assistance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma equivalency or 1 year experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola, FL

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group - Airport Medical Park

• Department: Internal Medicine

• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Welcoming and interviewing patients, accurately measuring and documenting vital signs, and preparing examination rooms to ensure a smooth, comfortable visit.

• Assisting with treatments as directed and supervised by the providers

• Performing select clinical duties and providing essential administrative support, including managing patient records, answering calls, and handling necessary charting.

• Documenting provider-patient encounters, meticulously listing diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, and prescriptions.

• Transcribing patient orders for lab work, testing, and medications.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Medical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• 1 year of medical assistant experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 17.69

Max Salary 23.71