Medical Assistant

SIMEDHealth; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospitalization Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness discounts

Job summary

SIMEDHealth in Gainesville seeks a dedicated Full Time Medical Assistant to join our patient-focused team across multiple clinics. You will help ensure smooth clinical operations and deliver high-quality patient care on-site.

Responsibilities include recording vitals, managing medication refills, assisting with procedures, and coordinating referrals. On-site work only; prior EHR experience and CPR certification are valued.

Qualifications

• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or National Certification is preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience using electronic health records is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a private medical office or hospital setting is preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and complete patient information is available in the EHR.
• Welcoming patients to the exam room and documenting vital signs in the EHR.
• Serve as a contact for medication refill requests and coordinate with providers.
• Administer prescribed medications (injections, oral, topical) as trained.
• Assist with procedures (EKGs, spirometry, dressings, wound care) as needed.
• Triaging patient calls and providing helpful medical information.
• Assist referrals and authorizations for procedures and surgeries.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

EHR experience

Bilingual abilities

Education

Accredited Medical Assisting program

National Certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Join Our Patient-Focused Team as a Full Time Medical Assistant in Gainesville!

SIMEDHealth is looking for compassionate and detail-oriented Full Time Medical Assistants to join our dedicated teams across several clinics in our Gainesville office. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring the efficient flow of our clinical operations. Your commitment to customer service, safety, and professionalism will directly impact the patient experience.

What You'll Need:

• Current BLS/CPR certification (required)
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or National Certification (preferred)
• Previous experience (1-2 years) using electronic health records (preferred)
• At least one year of experience in a private medical office or hospital setting (preferred)
• Bilingual abilities are a plus!

Your Role Will Involve:

• Ensuring accurate and complete patient information is readily available in their electronic medical records
• Welcoming patients to the exam room and efficiently documenting their vital signs in the EHR
• Serving as a key point of contact for medication refill requests, coordinating between patients and providers
• Administering prescribed medications (injections, oral, topical) according to your training and qualifications
• Skillfully assisting with and performing various patient procedures (EKGs, spirometry, dressings, wound care, etc.) based on your expertise and clinic needs
• Triaging patient phone calls with care and providing helpful responses to their medical inquiries
• Proactively assisting patients with the often-complex process of referrals and authorizations for procedures and surgeries

benefits package

that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness discounts

This position requires on-site work due to the essential job functions, which include direct patient care and use of on-site medical equipment. Remote work is not available.

Visit SIMEDHealth.com to learn more! SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com.