Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support in a primary care setting in Fort Myers, FL. You will triage, record vital signs and medical history, assist providers, and help with procedures while maintaining accuracy in the electronic health record.

The role emphasizes teamwork with a diverse, multilingual staff; prior ambulatory care experience and a Medical Assistant certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Medical Assistant training program completion with certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant in ambulatory care.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-office clerical services: patient registration, cashiering, and appointment setting.
• Provide patient care: obtain vital signs, assess primary problem, prepare for provider visit.
• Chart and document patient information in medical records; maintain records.
• Assist with laboratory tests and minor procedures (nebulizers, injections, EKGs, venipunctures).
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and maintain aseptic technique and infection control.
• Prepare, administer, and record medications as directed.
• Sterilize examination rooms and instruments; ensure proper cleaning procedures.
• Utilize EHR to enter, retrieve, and document patient information and orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing 35 wpm

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Cash handling

Cultural sensitivity

Medical equipment operation

Information seeking

Infection control

EMR/Medical records

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training with certification preferred

2+ years MA experience in ambulatory care

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support in a primary care setting in Fort Myers, FL. You will triage, record vital signs and medical history, assist providers, and help with procedures while maintaining accuracy in the electronic health record.

The role emphasizes teamwork with a diverse, multilingual staff; prior ambulatory care experience and a Medical Assistant certification are preferred.