Medical Assistant Certified – USFTGP Dermatology

Tgh; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join USFTGP Dermatology. The role involves both clinical and clerical duties, including rooming patients, preparing charts, and assisting with procedures in a dermatology setting.

The candidate will verify insurance, manage referrals, and document in the EHR while ensuring privacy and compliance. Strong communication and organization are essential for daily interactions with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• CMA/MA certifications listed (e.g. CMA, RMA).
• 3 months healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit preparation and scheduling of appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and identify services needing authorization.
• Clerical duties including chart preparation and patient records maintenance.
• Proficient use of EHR systems for documentation and privacy compliance.
• Provide clinical support including wound care, specimen collection, and administering medications.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vital signs, and prepare for appointments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient rooming

Clerical support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Registered Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

MA-ARMA

Basic Life Support

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant Certified – USFTGP Dermatology – (260004AS)

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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

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

:
USF Health Morsani Center AHC
13330 USF Laurel Dr.
Tampa 33612
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site

Job

: Nursing (Technical/Clerical)

Organization

: Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

: Full-time
Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shift

: Day Job

Job Type

: On Site
Shift Hours: 8am-5pm

Minimum Salary

: 19.00

Job Posting

: Nov 6, 2026, 12:44:14 AM