Medical Assistant

Evara-Health; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

10 holidays + birthday

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retirement contributions up to 4%

Tuition assistance up to $1,500/yr

Quarterly incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Evara Health in Saint Petersburg, FL is hiring a Medical Assistant to support a busy community health center. The role blends administrative and clinical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow and quality care.

You will perform intake, prepare patients for exams, assist with procedures, document in the EHR, and coordinate telehealth and cross-site coverage. A Medical Assistant program graduate with BLS and Epic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with Epic or similar EHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews, prepare patients for exams, assist with procedures, administer treatments and vaccines.
• Document all patient interactions in the EHR and manage communications and scheduling.
• Support daily operations, maintain exam rooms, and mentor team members.
• Coordinate Telehealth visits and travel to centers for coverage as needed.
• Adhere to HIPAA and accreditation guidelines to ensure quality care.

Skills

Clinical patient care

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Medical Assistant program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Epic or similar EHR experience

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Full Time Center Support St. Petersburg, FL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3292

Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose, Powered by People.

At Evara Health, we believe healthcare is about more than treating patients—it’s about transforming lives and strengthening the communities we serve. As a nonprofit community health center with 17 locations and mobile health units across Pinellas County, we provide high-quality, accessible care while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees to make a difference every day. Recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace, Evara Health is proud to foster a mission-driven culture where people are valued, collaboration matters, and employees can grow while doing work that has a real impact.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a team committed to improving lives and serving our community,we invite you to explore a career with Evara Health.

Build a career that goes beyond a job—it changes lives.

About This Role:

The Medical Assistant is a vital member of the healthcare team at Evara Health, facilitating quality patient care by performing a wide range of administrative and clinical tasks. This role is instrumental in ensuring efficient operations within our healthcare facilities and directly contributes to the fulfillment of Evara Health's mission to provide quality healthcare to all.

What You’ll Do:

• Clinical and Patient Care Support: Conduct intake interviews, prepare patients for exams, assist with procedures, administer treatments and vaccines, draw blood, and perform screening tests under provider direction, ensuring culturally appropriate care.
• Documentation and Communication: Accurately document all patient interactions in the EHR, manage patient communications (calls, tasks, documents), and provide timely follow-up, including scheduling and appointment coordination.
• Team Collaboration and Daily Operations: Participate in daily huddles, support pre-visit planning, mentor team members, and maintain exam room cleanliness and supplies while upholding high standards of customer service and respectful communication.
• Telehealth and Cross-Site Coverage: Support Telehealth appointments by coordinating with assigned providers, reviewing schedules, managing virtual waiting rooms, and being available via Skype; travel to different centers for coverage as needed.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Adhere strictly to all organizational, regulatory, and accreditation guidelines (Evara Health, HIPAA, HRSA, etc.), supporting quality care and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Meaningful Impact: From children to adults, our teams help meet the healthcare needs of communities across Pinellas County, impacting more than 75,000 lives each year. No matter your role, your work contributes to expanding access to care and improving the health of the communities that need us most.
• Career Growth: Whether you’re building your career from an entry‑level role through our Pathways training programs or preparing to grow into leadership through the Healthcare Management Academy, we offer development programs designed to support your career journey and help you grow at Evara Health.
• Culture: Join a USA TODAY Top Workplace where people are at the heart of what we do. From theme days and team celebrations to organization‑wide events, recognition and opportunities to share your voice, we work hard to create a culture where you can have fun, feel connected, and know your contributions as a healthcare professional are valued.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Previous experience with Epic or similar EHR preferred.

At Evara Health, our mission‑driven work starts with our people. We know that delivering exceptional care to our communities is only possible when our employees feel valued, supported, and connected to the work they do. That commitment comes to life through an employee experience designed to build connection, recognize contributions, and make Evara Health a great place to work—from employee picnics and appreciation events to monthly theme days, celebrations, and opportunities to come together as a team. We build on that culture with competitive compensation and benefits that recognize the important work our employees do while supporting their personal well‑being, professional growth, and long‑term success.

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 15 days of paid time off each year, with the option to cash out eligible unused PTO.
• Holidays: Enjoy 10 paid holidays each year, plus an additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Wellness Perks: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family, plus free healthcare services at Evara Health for eligible employees and dependents. Additional benefits and wellness resources are also available to support your overall health and well‑being.
• Retirement Planning: Build toward your future with employer contributions of up to 4% of your salary, along with guidance and resources to help you plan for retirement.
• Professional Development & Education: Eligible employees can receive up to $1,500 per year toward continued education and professional development expenses, including tuition, licensure, certifications, conferences, and other approved learning opportunities.
• Quarterly Incentive Opportunities: Share in our collective success through quarterly incentive programs that recognize eligible employees for helping Evara Health achieve key organizational, team, and performance goals.
• Career Growth & Advancement: Grow your career at an organization committed to developing its people, with opportunities to build new skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or other roles across Evara Health.

At Evara Health, we are Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. Every role contributes to our mission of improving the health of our communities, and every employee plays a part in making that mission possible.

If you’re looking for a career where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join Evara Health.

Join Evara Health—Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.

This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about the background screening process, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .