Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Memorial Hospital West; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital West is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area.

The role includes reviewing charts, managing patient communication, assisting with assessments under supervision, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Requires graduation from an accredited MA program and BLS certifications; ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current BLS card from American Heart Association.
• BLS RQI E-Card required.
• BLS Certification Grace period acceptable.
• BLS Red Cross recognized.
• Fingerprint screening required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and maximize appointment.
• Reviews/Documents Social Determinants; provides education/resources as needed.
• Manages in-basket messages and patient phone calls.
• Performs admin/clerical duties: scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient registration.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection (phlebotomy, splinting, setup).
• Provides discharge instructions and follows up with patient as needed.

Skills

Accountability

Assessment - Patients

Customer service

Develop relationships

Knowledge of disease process

Medication administration

Patient and family centered care

Patient safety - nursing

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Certification (American Heart)

BLS Certification Grace period

BLS Cert Red Cross

Fingerprint Screen

Job description

Memorial Hospital West is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area.

The role includes reviewing charts, managing patient communication, assisting with assessments under supervision, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Requires graduation from an accredited MA program and BLS certifications; ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.