Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Surgery

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa is looking for a Medical Assistant Certified for full-time work. The role involves providing both clinical and clerical support to ensure efficient patient care, including rooming patients and assisting with medical procedures. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, relevant medical certifications, and at least 3 months of healthcare experience. This position is on-site at the USF Health South Tampa Center and operates Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
• Ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming.
• Assists with medical procedures and cleans equipment.
• Prepares charts and obtains referral notes, images and lab results.

Skills

Medical terminology

Drawing blood

Electronic health record systems

Clinical tasks

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Surgery (260001KN)

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.

Qualifications

• Required Skills: High School Diploma or GED
• Certifications: Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or MA-ARMA and Basic Life Support
• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
• Demonstrates 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 documents.
• Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's.

Location

Primary Location: Tampa

Work Locations: USF Health South Tampa Center 2, Tampa General Circle Tampa 33606

Eligible for Remote Work: On Site

Employment Details

Organization: Academic Medical Group Inc.

Schedule: Full-time

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