Floating Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Tech (Pediatrics)

Pediatric Associates; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Associates is seeking a Laboratory Medical Assistant Floater to support clinical and administrative tasks across multiple offices. The role includes phlebotomy, routine lab testing, specimen prep, and vital signs collection to aid clinicians in pediatric patient care.

The position requires MA certification or equivalent experience, a high school diploma, and active BLS with a valid driver’s license. Travel between offices is expected to support MA and Lab station duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• MA Diploma/Certification or 3 years MA experience will commensurate Diploma / Certification requirement.
• Active BLS certification required.
• Active & valid drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology and Spirometry.
• Reports laboratory results to a healthcare clinician; alerts clinician of critical values and documents reports.
• Performs phlebotomy, including venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks.
• Prepares specimens for reference lab send-outs, including labeling, resulting, and billing information.
• Performs and documents daily quality control, including instrument maintenance.
• Collects patient vitals (height, weight, temperature, BP, pulse, respiration) and notifies clinician of abnormalities.
• Interviews patients with accurate documentation and updates medical records with chief complaint, meds, allergies, vaccines, and histories.
• Obtains necessary medical records for clinician review and follow-up.
• Prepares patient for clinician examination and ensures orders are performed and documented.
• Assists with age-appropriate vision/hearing screenings, ECGs, suture removal, ear care, catheterization, wound care, and other procedures under supervision.
• Vaccines and medications reconciliation with patient/state registry; provides vaccine info statements and education.
• Performs vaccine/medication administration (IM, intradermal, subcutaneous) with post-observation.
• Completes follow-up tasks including calls, referrals, forms, and arranging home care or hospital care as needed.
• Able to travel, float, and adapt to a flexible location schedule.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory QC

Medical Terminology

Universal Precautions

Communication

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma

MA Diploma / Certification

Job description

Pediatric Associates is seeking a Laboratory Medical Assistant Floater to support clinical and administrative tasks across multiple offices. The role includes phlebotomy, routine lab testing, specimen prep, and vital signs collection to aid clinicians in pediatric patient care.

The position requires MA certification or equivalent experience, a high school diploma, and active BLS with a valid driver’s license. Travel between offices is expected to support MA and Lab station duties as needed.