Medical Assistant (MFM)

Pediatrix Medical Group; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering specialized patient care. The role combines clinical and administrative duties, emphasizing patient-centered service with accurate documentation and adherence to state regulations.

The successful candidate will have a diploma in medical assisting, CPR/BLS preferred, and at least 1 year in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Must follow universal precautions, OSHA standards, and HIPAA regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior customer service and professionalism in patient care.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Flexibility to perform duties under varying state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and document medical history.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits and high-quality care.
• Support physicians and clinicians during exams and procedures.
• Prepare and collect lab specimens, administer injections, and venipuncture as allowed.
• Schedule tests and follow-up appointments and relay results to patients.

Skills

Follow universal precautions/OSHA/HIPA

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Patient confidentiality

Education

Diploma from accredited MA program

MA certification preferred or state required

CPR/BLS certification preferred

Job description

The Medical Assistant will support physicians and clinical staff in providing specialized patient care by performing both clinical and administrative duties specific to the practice’s area of focus. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state regulations.

• Greet and escort patient to exam room, prepare patient for visits by obtaining medical history, current medications, allergies, and chief complaints and document all information in patient medical record.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient care environment.
• Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of physician and advanced practice provider. .
• Perform applicable medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient’s understanding of the information.
• Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies. Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred or as required by State
• CPR/BLS certification preferred

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Experience

• 1+ years in an office-based setting preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Must have the ability to follow universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Superior customer service skills
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.