Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth in Florida seeks a Medical Assistant to support examinations and patient care under physician direction. You will perform administrative duties, manage records, and assist with immunizations and basic procedures in a busy primary care environment.

The role requires graduation or certification in medical assisting; bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred, with strong communication and patient-service skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation or certification in medical assisting or equivalent.
• Active BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Florida licensing (LPN, Paramedic/EMT) or MA certification as applicable.
• Experience in physician practice preferred and bilingual abilities advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, route calls, and relay messages.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider.
• Immunizations administration for primary care settings.
• Maintain medical records and charting; ensure documentation.
• Schedule appointments; verify referrals and authorizations.
• Process billing, patient questions on payments, and deposits.
• Operate and maintain clinic equipment; manage supplies.
• Take vital signs and provide patient education.
• Assist physician with simple procedures and patient transport.
• Enter lab orders and coordinate specimens for labs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant program graduation or equivalent

Nursing Degree: ASN, BSN

LPN Florida license

Paramedic or EMT Florida license

Medical Assistant Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (Florida)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Nicklaushealth in Florida seeks a Medical Assistant to support examinations and patient care under physician direction. You will perform administrative duties, manage records, and assist with immunizations and basic procedures in a busy primary care environment.

The role requires graduation or certification in medical assisting; bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred, with strong communication and patient-service skills.