Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Clinic (Float)

Halifax Health; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Florida seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for the Pediatric Clinic (Float). This role requires a high school diploma or GED, CMA certification, BLS, and current Florida updates.

You will support the pediatric clinic with vital signs, record keeping, and patient care in a dynamic, patient-centered environment. The position emphasizes infection control, confidentiality, accurate documentation, and efficient use of the EHR system while maintaining a safe and organized clinical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistant’s
• Current Certification/Registration in Medical Assistance required with current educational updates as required by the State of Florida
• BLS required
• Basic Pharmacological knowledge

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, SpO2).
• Interview and take patient history.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment area.
• Document accurately and use proper release guidelines for records.
• Use EHR system and ensure confidentiality.
• Adhere to infection control principles and antiseptic techniques.
• Assist with patient transport and maintain safety in the office.
• Maintain inventory and ensure clinical resources are available.

Skills

Vital signs

CPR/BLS

EHR system

Infection control

Medical confidentiality

Basic pharmacology

History taking

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

CMA certification/registration

Florida certification updates

Job description

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Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Clinic (Float)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistant’s
• Current Certification/Registration in Medical Assistance required with current educational updates as required by the State of Florida
• BLS required
• Basic Pharmacological knowledge
• Project a positive attitude
• Demonstrate ethical behavior
  Practice within the scope of education, training and personal capabilities
• Maintain confidentiality
• Apply principles of infection control
• Apply principles of antiseptic technique
• Take vital signs (body temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pulse ox)
• Perform first aid and CPR
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment area
• Interview and take patient history
• Transfer and transport patients with or without assistive devices using proper body mechanics
• Document accurately
• Use appropriate guidelines when releasing records and/or information
• Perform within ethical boundaries
• Maintain the physical office
• Observe safety precautions in office
• Inventory supplies and equipment
• Identify supply resources
• Use EHR system
• Implement current diagnostic/procedural coding systems
• Adhere to current Joint Commission standards