Medical Assistant (Float)

Medix; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Short Term Disability

Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Medix is seeking a Medical Assistant (Float) in Jacksonville, FL. The role supports value-based primary care for seniors, with 45-minute appointments alongside a doctor. The position emphasizes patient relationship-building and comprehensive clinical tasks in a team setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, venipuncture, phlebotomy, EKGs, injections, patient coaching, and coordinating care. BLS and a high school diploma are required; hospital experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS for healthcare providers required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• 6+ months of phlebotomy experience highly desired.
• Experience with elderly patient population preferred.
• Value-Based Care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient intake, including measuring and recording vital signs, patient interviews, and medical histories.
• Perform examinations, routine screenings, and phlebotomy.
• Report findings to the PCP.
• Process patient messages, return calls, and relay information to patients and physicians.
• Change dressings, apply bandages, and perform first-aid procedures.
• Provide health coaching and CPR when necessary.
• Room patients, take vitals, perform EKGs, and administer injections.
• Assist with administrative tasks and quality measures, including screenings (diabetic retinopathy, PHQ-9).

Skills

MS Office Suite

EClinicalWorks

Phlebotomy

EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS for healthcare providers

Tools

EClinicalWorks EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant (Float) (258385) Jacksonville, Florida

Salary: USD21 - USD24 per hour

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide value-based care in a primary care setting for the senior population. The role is focused on building strong relationships with patients by allotting 45 minutes for each appointment, working primarily alongside a doctor.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient intake, including measuring and recording vital signs, patient interviews, and medical histories.
• Perform examinations, routine screenings, and phlebotomy.
• Critically engage with patients and report findings to the primary care provider (PCP).
• Process patient phone messages, return calls, and relay information to patients and physicians.
• Change patient dressings, apply bandages, and perform other first-aid procedures.
• Provide health coaching and support CPR when necessary.
• Room members, take vitals, perform EKGs, and administer injections.
• Assist with administrative tasks and quality measures, including performing screenings such as diabetic retinopathy screenings and PHQ-9 depression screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• BLS for healthcare providers required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• 6+ months of phlebotomy experience is highly desired.
• Experience working with the elderly patient population preferred.
• Value-Based Care experience is a plus.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and EClinicalWorks or similar EMR experience.
• Comfortable with phlebotomy; knowledge of additional lab procedures is a plus.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including staff, providers, members, and family members.
• Adaptability, teamwork, readiness to learn new methods, and punctuality are essential soft skills.
• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.