Medical Assistant: Front Office & Patient Care Pro

Family-Health-Centers-of-Southwest-Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support in our Fort Myers clinics. You will take vital signs, help prepare patients for visits, and document in the electronic health record.

This role requires strong organization and communication, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to work with a diverse team. Certification preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training program (certification preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant in ambulatory care.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical front office duties including patient registration, cashier, and appointment setting.
• Provide patient care (obtaining vital signs, preparing patient for provider visit).
• Chart and record patient information in the electronic health record with proper formatting.
• Track and register patient data for statistical purposes.
• Assess patient needs and educate patients regarding health care.
• Assist in obtaining lab specimens and basic procedures (nebulizers, injections, EKGs, venipunctures).
• Assist with minor surgical procedures and maintain infection control.
• Prepare, administer and record medications as directed by the provider.
• Communicate effectively with staff and use medical terminology appropriately.
• Sterilize rooms and equipment; follow universal precautions.
• Obtain information from hospitals or labs as ordered; manage supplies and restock as needed.
• Utilize the electronic health record system to document orders and patient data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing skills

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma / GED

Medical Assistant training program completion

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support in our Fort Myers clinics. You will take vital signs, help prepare patients for visits, and document in the electronic health record.

This role requires strong organization and communication, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to work with a diverse team. Certification preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.