Medical Assistant

Quality Urgent Care; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Florida is seeking a compassionate and organized Medical Assistant to provide essential medical services. Responsibilities include examining patients, documenting vital signs, and administering medications under physician guidance. The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and a Certified Medical Assistant License. This full-time role offers competitive pay and an in-person work setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant License is required.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and verify medical history.
• Administer medications and perform lab tests.
• Greet patients and answer phones.
• Educate patients on health maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork in a fast-paced environment

Proficient with practice management software

Education

High school diploma and/or Certified Medical Assistant License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quality Urgent Care is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. The Medical Assistant will provide medical services to patients under the guidance of a physician. The ideal candidate is a good listener, outgoing and compassionate, organized and adaptable, and an excellent problem solver. This vital role greets our patients, displays professionalism, and maintains confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, verify all medical history and chart notes. Check patients in and out at the front desk. Communicate with patients on wait times. Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs and weight, take brief history, past medical, family and social history, current medications, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate. Administer any medication as ordered by provider and within your licensure/certification. Perform CLIA‑waived lab tests, draw blood and collect and label specimens for any send‑out labs.
• Perform supportive procedures such as injections, medical procedures and laboratory procedures appropriate for level of training under the direction of a clinician. Perform other duties assigned.
• Answer phones, take messages and greet patients. Educate patients regarding diet, family planning, emotional problems and health maintenance. Act as the backup to the physician when emergency treatments or complex procedures come up. Display professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or Certified Medical Assistant License
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team in a fast‑paced environment
• BLS Certification preferred
• Be willing to get certified as a Basic x‑ray operator

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient with practice management software and overall knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Note: Job duties will vary by experience and orientation. Must be able to communicate with patients and staff in a clear, professional manner and maintain a high standard of customer service and patient relations.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour

Medical Specialties

• Urgent Care

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Setting

• In‑person

Experience

• Medical Office Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Language

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Certified Medical Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person