Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Bariatrics

University of South Florida Tampa General Physicians; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Florida Tampa General Physicians is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Bariatrics department. The role supports both clinical and clerical tasks, including patient rooming, chart preparation, and assistance with procedures at the TGH Main Campus in Tampa, FL 33601.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, CMA/MA certification, and at least 3 months of healthcare experience. On-site, full-time schedule with weekday hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• familiarity with medical terminology and basic clinical procedures.
• Experience drawing blood and handling specimens is preferred.
• Proficient use of EHR systems for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support including patient rooming and assisting with procedures.
• Prepare charts, referrals, images, and lab results prior to visits.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and proper sterilization.

Skills

Medical terminology

Blood draw

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Patient rooming

Equipment cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Bariatrics (260003J0)

Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Bariatrics - ( 260003J0 )

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.

Required Skills

High School Diploma or GED - Required

Certifications

Certified - Clinical Medical Assistant Or

Registered Medical Assistant Or

MA-ARMA And

Basic Life Support

Work Experience and Additional Information

Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
• Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling
• Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information
• Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming, and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.
• Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus

Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work On Site

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday