Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Billing

Tri-County Human Services; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Human Services seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative duties. The role emphasizes strong documentation, patient interaction, and collaboration with health care providers within a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities include scheduling, assisting during exams, preparing specimens, handling records and billing, and maintaining inventory. CMA certification or equivalent and a high school diploma are required, with familiarity in Medicaid billing

Qualifications

• Clinical skills and medical support capabilities; organization and documentation focus.
• CMA certification or equivalent required; high school diploma or GED required, with experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Medicaid/private insurance documentation and billing procedures.
• Knowledge of medical billing and coding; coordination of benefits and billing procedures.
• Ability to monitor documentation quality and service utilization trends.
• Experience may substitute advanced studies for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments by phone or in person to optimize provider time and room usage.
• Assist health care providers during examinations; prepare specimens; perform basic lab tasks.
• Handle patient records, forms, and billing information; process third-party claims.
• Prepare patients for visits; provide gowns, assist with room setup and positioning.
• Maintain inventory and ordering of supplies; ensure equipment readiness and maintenance.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical skills

Safe environment

Health promotion

Hospital environment

Procedural skills

Documentation skills

Verbal communication

Inventory control

Planning

Dependability

Medical teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CMA (AAMA) certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Electronic health record (EHR) software

Job description

Tri-County Human Services seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative duties. The role emphasizes strong documentation, patient interaction, and collaboration with health care providers within a busy clinic setting.

Responsibilities include scheduling, assisting during exams, preparing specimens, handling records and billing, and maintaining inventory. CMA certification or equivalent and a high school diploma are required, with familiarity in Medicaid billing