Medical Assistant II

verawholehealth; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

verawholehealth in Englewood, FL seeks a Medical Assistant II to provide clinical and administrative support across outpatient and hospital settings. You will manage patient intakes, assist with exams, perform EKGs and injections, and ensure documentation in the EHR is accurate and timely.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to HIPAA and safety protocols, coordination of referrals and tests, and collaboration with physicians and team members to maintain smooth patient flow and

Qualifications

• Handles comprehensive patient intakes, including vitals, histories, and medication/allergy review.
• Assists with examinations, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Performs EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection per policy and competency standards.
• Prepares, labels, and processes laboratory samples and point-of-care tests accurately.
• Maintains infection control and safety protocols across clinical areas.
• Supports providers with triage, care coordination, and transitions between settings.
• Educates patients on medications, treatment plans, and preventive care.
• Documents clinical data and provider instructions in the EHR.
• Schedules and tracks appointments, referrals, and test results to ensure timely care.
• Verifies insurance coverage and assists with prior authorizations, billing, and coding as needed.
• Monitors inventory and prepares examination or procedure rooms with required supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and safety drills to support quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient intakes including vital signs and histories.
• Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures.
• Perform EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection.
• Prepare and process lab specimens and point-of-care tests.
• Maintain infection control and equipment calibration.
• Support care coordination and patient transitions across settings.
• Educate patients on medications and chronic disease management.
• Accurately document in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Schedule, confirm, and track referrals, authorizations, and test results.
• Assist with insurance verification, prior authorizations, billing, and coding when needed.
• Monitor inventory and prep rooms with required supplies.
• Engage in performance improvement initiatives and safety drills.

Skills

Vital signs

EHR documentation

Patient education

Infection control

Care coordination

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)

Tools

EKG machines

Laboratory equipment

Point-of-care testing devices

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Medical Assistant II (MA) is responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate clinical and administrative support to physicians, hospitalists, and other healthcare professionals in both outpatient and hospital-based settings. This role ensures efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and exceptional patient care through coordination, education, and hands-on service delivery while adhering to established clinical guidelines, provider supervision standards, and organizational policies.

How will you make an impact & Requirements

• Conducts comprehensive patient intakes, including obtaining vital signs, recording medical histories, and reviewing medication and allergy information.
• Assists providers during examinations, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Performs EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection in accordance with policy and competency standards.
• Prepares, labels, and processes laboratory samples and point-of-care tests accurately.
• Maintains infection control, safety protocols, and equipment calibration across all clinical areas.
• Supports providers with patient triage, care coordination, and transitions across clinical settings.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, chronic condition management, and preventive care.
• Accurately document clinical data, provider instructions, and patient updates in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Schedules, confirms, and tracks patient appointments, referrals, authorizations, and test results to ensure timely care.
• Verifies insurance coverage and assists with prior authorizations, billing, and coding processes as needed.
• Monitors inventory levels and prepares examination or procedure rooms with required supplies and equipment.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and safety drills to support continuous quality improvement.
• Facilitates communication among patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and all compliance standards.
• Upholds compassionate, culturally competent care while maintaining sensitivity to diverse patient populations.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.

Compensation Range:

$19.00 to $28.50

The anticipated base salary range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.