Medical Assistant

Community Health Northwest Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health of Northwest Florida is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant (Float) to join our care team. This unique float role supports multiple clinic locations and is ideal for a skilled MA who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-first environment.

As a Medical Assistant, you will perform visit prep, patient assessments, and point-of-care testing, manage EMR records, and assist with patient education, referrals, and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current Florida Medical Assistant certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and clinical support alongside providers.
• Manage same-day appointments and assist with care.
• Prepare visits, patient assessments, and point-of-care testing (EKG, Spirometry, Finger Sticks).
• Collect lab specimens and process requisitions.
• Educate patients and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain EMR records, allergies, prescriptions, and screenings.
• Travel to multiple clinic locations as needed.
• Support weekend, evening, and urgent care shifts.
• Participate in clinic training, CPR codes, and safety initiatives.

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Jackson Street Full Time - Eligible Pensacola, FL, US 1 Attachments

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day.

At Community Health of Northwest Florida, we’re more than a clinic—we’re a mission. We are actively seeking a dedicated, flexible, and experienced Medical Assistant (Float) to join our compassionate care team. This unique float role supports multiple clinic locations and is ideal for a skilled MA who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-first environment.

As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for direct patient care and clinical support, working closely with providers and the nursing team to deliver high-quality, coordinated services that improve outcomes in our community.

What You’ll Do:

Work directly with providers, managing same-day appointments and supporting clinical care

Perform visit prep, patient assessments, and point-of-care testing (e.g., EKGs, Spirometry, Finger Sticks)

Manage lab specimen collection and requisitions

Assist with patient education, referrals, and discharge instructions

Maintain and update EMR records, allergies, prescriptions, and screenings

Collaborate across departments to deliver seamless, integrated care

Travel to multiple clinic locations based on staffing needs

Support weekend, evening, and urgent care shifts as assigned

Participate in clinic training, CPR codes, and safety initiatives

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current Florida Medical Assistant certification

Current BLS Certification

Preferred Experience:

At least 1 year of prior MA experience

Proven success in customer service or patient-facing roles

Strong references from former/current supervisors

Volunteer experience or additional healthcare certifications a plus

Key Attributes:

Mission-driven with a passion for community health

Professional, dependable, and flexible under pressure

Skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities

Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to excellence

Team-focused and self-motivated

Comfortable with diverse patient populations and clinical scenarios

If you are ready to bring your skills, heart, and commitment to one of Northwest Florida’s leading healthcare teams—we want to hear from you.