Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Baptist Health Care; Pace (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pace, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care management by performing administrative and clinical procedures in accordance with established policies and care plans.

The role includes taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with procedures, handling routine lab tasks, administering medications as directed, and maintaining current certifications while communicating clearly with patients and teammates in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Technical Diploma/Certificate Medical Assisting, Military trained corpsmen Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Medical Assistant (ARMA) Upon Hire Required or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA_AAMA) Upon Hire Required or Medical Assistant (NCMA_NCCT) Upon Hire Required or Medical Assistant (CMAS_NAHP) Upon Hire Required or Clinical Medical Assistant (CLMA_NHA) Upon Hire Required or Medical Assistant (RMA_AMT) Upon Hire Required and Medical Assistant Membership (AMT) Upon Hire Required; BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association within 30 Days Required
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law, medical ethics, human relations and patient education.
• Skills and ability in administrative and clinical medical assisting.
• Able to communicate effectively through written and/or verbal communication.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform EKGs and obtain accurate blood pressure readings.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative medical assistant duties as required including various medical secretarial, financial bookkeeping and insurance tasks.
• Performs clinical medical assistant duties to include: aseptic procedures, takes vital signs, prepares the patients for physician’s care, performs venipunctures and non-intravenous injections, observes and reports patients’ signs or symptoms, and ensures quality metrics are obtain and documented.
• Administers Basic First Aid.
• Assists with patient examinations or treatments.
• Operates office medical equipment properly.
• Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician.
• Administers medication as directed by the physician.
• Performs basic laboratory procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification. Pursues professional growth and development.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication skills

EKG & vitals procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma/Certificate in Medical Assisting

Tools

Medical office equipment

Job description

Baptist Health Care in Pace, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care management by performing administrative and clinical procedures in accordance with established policies and care plans.

The role includes taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with procedures, handling routine lab tasks, administering medications as directed, and maintaining current certifications while communicating clearly with patients and teammates in a busy outpatient setting.