Hybrid Front Desk & Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Pediatrica; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatrica in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a capable Medical Assistant to support physicians in both clinical and administrative tasks. The role requires comfort switching between front office and back-office duties to keep patient flow smooth and the office running efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have medical assisting training or related education, experience in pediatrics or family care, and strong communication skills to support patients and families in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, medical assistant diploma, or college course in medical assisting.
• Experience in family practice, internal medicine, or urgent care preferred; 3+ years recommended.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities: scheduling, rooming patients, collecting specimens, vitals, charting, injections, EKGs, and other procedures.
• Handle clerical tasks: check-in/out, insurance verification, records management, and forms processing.
• Maintain EMR documentation, patient communication, and teamwork with clinical staff to ensure smooth workflows.
• Respond to calls, organize patient flow, and support front office and back-office duties as needed.

Skills

Medical assisting

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

EMR familiarity

Team player

Education

Medical assisting training

Tools

ECW EMR

Job description

Pediatrica in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a capable Medical Assistant to support physicians in both clinical and administrative tasks. The role requires comfort switching between front office and back-office duties to keep patient flow smooth and the office running efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have medical assisting training or related education, experience in pediatrics or family care, and strong communication skills to support patients and families in a fast-paced setting.