Medical Assistant – Internal Medicine (Day Shift)

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Medical Assistant in Pensacola, FL for the Internal Medicine department. The role supports the patient journey by greeting patients, taking vitals, collecting medical history, and assisting providers during examinations and procedures.

You will follow up with patients on test results, address health questions as directed, maintain clean treatment rooms, and manage referrals and prior authorizations to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required; relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required within 1 month of hire.
• CMA/AAMA or similar credential preferred; Florida BMO registration valued.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, take vitals, collect medical history, and assist providers during exams.
• Update patients on test results and respond to health questions as directed by the provider.
• Maintain clean, safe treatment rooms and prepare them for procedures.
• Support administrative workflows: charting, patient inquiries, referrals, and prior authorizations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

CMA/AAMA certification preferred

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Medical Assistant in Pensacola, FL for the Internal Medicine department. The role supports the patient journey by greeting patients, taking vitals, collecting medical history, and assisting providers during examinations and procedures.

You will follow up with patients on test results, address health questions as directed, maintain clean treatment rooms, and manage referrals and prior authorizations to keep the clinic running smoothly.