Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Heart Failure and MCS

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support in the Heart Failure and MCS department. The role includes patient rooming, chart preparation, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities cover pre-visit work, insurance verification, and efficient use of electronic health records while maintaining patient privacy and safety standards. On-site, full-time position with regular weekday hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• For certification, several MA credentials accepted (CMA, RMA, CMA/MA-Arma).
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit preparation and scheduling of appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and identify services needing authorization.
• Clerical duties: chart prep, updating patient records, scanning documents.
• Utilize EHR systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
• Provide clinical support including wound care, specimen collection, and medication administration under supervision.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain vitals, and prep for visits as per protocols.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Clinical procedures

Blood draw

EHR proficiency

Patient rooming

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support

MA/CPR certifications

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Heart Failure and MCS (2600048M)

Job Description

Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Heart Failure and MCS - ( 2600048M )

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

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

Harborside Medical Tower 5 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday