MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST - FULL TIME

JumpStart Games, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JumpStart Games, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in Lakeland, Florida. This role combines routine administrative tasks with clinical duties as allowed by state law and clinic requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, assisting with procedures, administering medications, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Must complete Medical Assistant certification within 90 days and maintain CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year MA experience in last 2 years.
• Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification or within first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Summons and prepares patient for office visit.
• Assists physician with medical procedures.
• Administers medication including injections and documents it.
• Maintains nursing records and patient information.
• Maintains office integrity and organization.
• Possesses additional licenses/credentials as needed for specialty.
• Keeps current with CPR and nursing updates.

Skills

Patient care

Medical office administration

CPR

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification within 90 days

Tools

None

Job description

Summary/Objective

Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. In addition to administrative duties, Medical Assistants perform clinical duties in accordance with state law and Clinic requirement.

Essential Functions

• Summons and prepares patient for office visit.
• Assists the physician with medical office procedures
• Administers medication, including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physicians as required by specialty.
• Adheres to nursing policy and procedure when documenting information in patient’s medical record.
• Maintains the integrity of the office
• Performs additional duties specific to the specialty, and/or acquires additional license or credentials.
• Accepts responsibility for reading and referencing new policies and procedures and Nursing Update newsletters and assumes responsibility for maintaining current certification in CPR.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last 2 years. Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience: Experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Medical Assistant