Medical Assistant

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Annual bonus

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Tampa, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant or LPN who delivers exceptional patient service across our multi-specialty network. This full-time role supports patient histories, routine labs, EMR documentation, and patient education in a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule at Concourse Center.

We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; 401(k) match and an annual bonus program; and community discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Technical Medical Assistant certification.
• 2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; active CMA/CCMA/RMA or EMT/NREMT/LPN licensure accepted; certification within 6 months if not current.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories, routine lab procedures, and prepare specimens for lab transportation.
• Follow up on test orders and report results to provider and patient; maintain patient education materials and medical equipment; order supplies.

Skills

Clinical skills

Administrative and clerical skills

Work independently and with a team

Customer service and critical thinking

Equipment use and maintenance

Organizational and time management

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School or Equivalent

Technical Medical Assistant

Job description

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Medical Assistant or LPN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. BayCare’s top priority is the health and well-being of our communities as Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group with more than 600 providers practicing 45 specialties in over 175 outpatient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions.

Position Details

• Location: Concourse Ctr
• Status: Full Time (non-exempt)
• Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Friday

BayCare is all about making the most of your life and loving your career. BayCare provides an array of benefits to help you meet the daily challenges of balancing all aspects of your life and career goals.

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more

AND the Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

The Medical Assistant / LPN Is Responsible For

• Responsible for patient histories, routine lab procedures and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab
• Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies
• Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR)
• Complies with all applicable regulatory agency regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required

Certification and Licensure:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) and
• Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 6 months of hire date or proof of active license/certification
• Or one of the following:
  • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
  • NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);
  • Paramedic
  • LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

If you are not a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, NREMT, FL licensed EMT, FL licensed Paramedic or Florida Licensed Practical Nurse, and you are hired for this position, you acknowledge the requirement to obtain your Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA from AMT, NRMA or NRCMA), test within 90 days of employment and pass within 6 months of employment. Failure to obtain certification will result in termination of employment.

Education

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Technical Medical Assistant

Experience

• Preferred 2 years Medical Assistant

Skills For Success

• Clinical skills appropriate to position
• Administrative and clerical skills
• Work independently and with a team
• Customer service and critical thinking skills
• Equipment use and maintenance appropriate for position
• Organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Medical terminology use and understanding
• Written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled