Certified Medical Assistant – On-Site Heart Failure Support

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support in the Heart Failure and MCS department. The role includes patient rooming, chart preparation, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities cover pre-visit work, insurance verification, and efficient use of electronic health records while maintaining patient privacy and safety standards. On-site, full-time position with regular weekday hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• For certification, several MA credentials accepted (CMA, RMA, CMA/MA-Arma).
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit preparation and scheduling of appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and identify services needing authorization.
• Clerical duties: chart prep, updating patient records, scanning documents.
• Utilize EHR systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
• Provide clinical support including wound care, specimen collection, and medication administration under supervision.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vitals, and prep for visits as per protocols.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Clinical procedures

Blood draw

EHR proficiency

Patient rooming

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support

MA/CPR certifications

Job description

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support in the Heart Failure and MCS department. The role includes patient rooming, chart preparation, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities cover pre-visit work, insurance verification, and efficient use of electronic health records while maintaining patient privacy and safety standards. On-site, full-time position with regular weekday hours.