Medical Assistant Certified - BH Grants

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for the BH Grants mobile behavioral health team, working on-site in Tampa. The role involves clinical and clerical support, patient rooming, and coordinating with providers to ensure smooth visits.

Responsibilities include pre-visit prep, insurance verification, EHR documentation, and basic clinical tasks such as wound care and specimen collection in non-traditional environments to improve access to care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certifications: CMA, RMA, CCMA and MA-ARMA.
• At least 3 months of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit preparation and scheduling.
• Verify insurance eligibility and identify services needing authorization.
• Perform clerical duties including chart preparation and maintaining records.
• Use electronic health record systems for documentation and retrieval of patient data, ensuring privacy.
• Provide basic clinical support such as wound care, specimen collection, and medication administration under supervision.
• Escort patients, obtain vital signs, and prepare them for examinations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

MA-ARMA

Basic Life Support

Tools

EHR software

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Certified - BH Grants (2600042L)

Job Description

Medical Assistant Certified - BH Grants - ( 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.

The Mobile Behavioral Health Team provides basic primary care/medical services, community-based outreach, assessment, intervention, care coordination, and linkage to services for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders. This role operates primarily in underserved and vulnerable communities, delivering services directly on the mobile unit and other non-traditional environments to reduce barriers to care and improve access to behavioral health services.

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