Medical Assistant - Patient-Centered Care, Bilingual

Orange Blossom Family Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Center for the Homeless, Inc. in Orlando seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinic.

The MA will perform clinical and administrative tasks under supervision, including vital signs, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, scheduling, and EMR documentation, ensuring HIPAA compliance and smooth clinic operation.

Bilingual skills in Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred; CMA/RMA credentials preferred; 1 year of experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CMA/RMA or equivalent credential preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical procedures.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination by taking vital signs and medical history; assist with exams and procedures.
• Administer injections, immunizations, and medications as ordered.
• Perform EKGs, point-of-care tests, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; maintain infection control in exam rooms.
• Schedule appointments and manage provider calendars to optimize clinic flow.
• Document patient encounters in the EMR accurately; handle referrals and insurance verifications.

Skills

Vital signs

Infection control

HIPAA/privacy

Communication with patients

Bilingual (Spanish or Haitian Creole)

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Health Care Center for the Homeless, Inc. in Orlando seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinic.

The MA will perform clinical and administrative tasks under supervision, including vital signs, injections, EKGs, specimen collection, scheduling, and EMR documentation, ensuring HIPAA compliance and smooth clinic operation.

Bilingual skills in Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred; CMA/RMA credentials preferred; 1 year of experience encouraged.