Medical Assistant/Certified

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinical teams in a busy hospital setting. The role involves direct patient care, scheduling, charting and clerical duties to ensure seamless patient flow.

Required education includes a high school diploma and an accredited medical assisting program, with CMA or RMA credentials preferred; weekend/holiday coverage not required; BLS is recommended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a medically assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
• CMA or RMA credential required.
• Able to perform delegated nursing functions under supervision and assist with direct patient care.
• Prior externship and some experience preferred; not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated nursing functions and assist with direct patient care.
• Handle scheduling, charting, chart audits, and patient interactions.
• Assist with interdepartmental transportation, hygiene, and supplies stocking.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of patient areas and coordinate with department staff.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical duties

Scheduling patients

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma

Medical assisting program (CAAHEP/ABHES)

CMA or RMA credential

Job description

Who We Are & What We Do

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.

TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

How You'll Make An Impact

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing the delegated nursing functions under the direction of the department leader and clinical nurses. This position is responsible for assisting with direct patient care and clerical duties that are an essential function in the coordination of optimal patient care, including, but not limited to scheduling patients, patient hygiene/toileting, mobility assistance, interdepartmental transportation, vital signs, charting, ordering supplies, cleaning and stocking patient areas, chart audits and interaction with all areas of the department.

Reports

RN/Nurse Manager or Office Manager

Supervises

None

What You’ll Need To Apply

This is for a full time position 8-5 Monday through Friday. No Weekends or Holidays.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of high school equivalency) and successful completion of a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Required Experience

None required. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant externship and two (2) or more years of job-related experience preferred.

Preferred Experience

One (1) or more years of medial assisting experience.

Required Certification/License/Registry

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential from American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Preferred Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Equal Opportunity

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.