Float - Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Pediatrics

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

USF Children's Medical Service in Tampa seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support pediatric care under supervision. Duties include patient rooming, assisting with procedures, specimen handling, and ensuring accurate charting.

Requires High School Diploma or GED and CMA/MA certification with BLS. Minimum 3 months healthcare experience. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and comfort with electronic health records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or MA-ARMA with BLS.
• Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Patient rooming in a pediatric setting.
• Assist with medical procedures and specimen handling.
• Clean equipment and prepare charts and referrals.
• Obtain referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Clinical procedures

Phlebotomy

EHR usage

Patient rooming

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR software

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Float - Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Pediatrics (260000RQ)

Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED - Required

Certified - Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or MA-ARMA and Basic Life Support

Work Experience and Additional Information

Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
• Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling.
• Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming, and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.
• Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

USF Children's Medical Service 13101 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Tampa 33612

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday