Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Front Desk Support

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide basic patient care following established standards. Responsibilities include assisting providers, recording vitals, handling specimens, and coordinating referrals. Strong communication and CPT/ICD9 knowledge are valued.

Position is full-time in Naples, FL with standard office hours. Requires high school or GED and MA training or certification, plus BLS and EMR familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant training or practical nursing training with practicum hours; OR MA certification; OR 1 year relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from Red Cross or AHA.
• Ability to take accurate patient vital signs and document.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, CPT/ICD9 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned and manages patient flow.
• Escort patients to exam/procedure rooms and observe/record reactions.
• Assist patients with walking, transfers, dressing, and specimens.
• Collect patient history including meds, allergies, symptoms.
• Provide care per provider; assist with procedures as needed.
• Document in EMR; relay instructions to patient/family.
• Answer calls/messages and liaise between patient and provider.
• Perform clerical duties like filing and scheduling.
• Handle lab specimens following safety guidelines and infection control.
• Utilize referrals process for physician referrals to specialists.

Skills

Communication

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

MA training/certification

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Windows

Job description

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide basic patient care following established standards. Responsibilities include assisting providers, recording vitals, handling specimens, and coordinating referrals. Strong communication and CPT/ICD9 knowledge are valued.

Position is full-time in Naples, FL with standard office hours. Requires high school or GED and MA training or certification, plus BLS and EMR familiarity.