Compassionate Medical Assistant: POC Testing & Patient Care

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First in Melbourne, FL is seeking a certified Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care during office visits, including intake, tests, labs, medication administration, and care coordination.

Responsibilities include vital signs, point-of-care testing, documentation, and assisting with medication administration under provider oversight, ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Diploma in Medical Assisting.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT/ARMA/NAHP/AMCA.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider prior to start date and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and performs point-of-care testing (urine dipstick, blood glucose) and clinical intake including vital signs and medical history.
• Assists with medication administration as ordered by provider, following the 6 Rights; documentation and coding.
• Stocking supplies and maintaining equipment; coordinate medical supply ordering.
• Set up patients for examination and prepare notes, test results, and imaging for provider.
• Track and communicate lab/imaging results and document findings in EMR; alert providers of abnormal results.
• Ensure safety; adhere to OSHA/HIPAA; maintain clean environment and infection control.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; Technical Diploma in Medical Assisting

Tools

Medical Assisting tools

Job description

Health First in Melbourne, FL is seeking a certified Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care during office visits, including intake, tests, labs, medication administration, and care coordination.

Responsibilities include vital signs, point-of-care testing, documentation, and assisting with medication administration under provider oversight, ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient education.