Medical Assistant Certified

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical duties, including patient rooming, vital signs, wound care, specimen collection, and chart preparation.

Under supervision, you will verify insurance eligibility, schedule visits, and ensure accurate documentation within the electronic health record system, while maintaining privacy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification as CMA / CMA (AAMA) or RMA with Basic Life Support.
• Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit preparation, appointment scheduling, and patient rooming.
• Clinical support including wound care, specimen collection, and medication administration under supervision.
• Accurate charting, insurance verification, and managing records in the EHR.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

MA-ARMA

Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Certified (2600042L)

Job Description

Medical Assistant Certified - (2600042L)

Description

Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.

What you will do

• Responsible for pre-visit preparation and schedule appointments.
• Ability to efficiently verify insurance eligibility and identify services that require an insurance authorization.
• Perform clerical duties, including chart preparation and ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Utilize electronic health record systems proficiently for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide clinical support as needed, including but not limited to wound care, specimen collection, and administering medications under the direction of healthcare providers.
• Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain vital signs, and prepare patients for their appointments in accordance with established protocols.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant
• MA-ARMA
• Basic Life Support

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site