Medical Assistant Tech 2

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant Tech 2 to provide clinical and clerical support, including patient rooming, vital signs, injections, venipuncture, EKGs, and chart preparation.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, front-line patient communication, and collaboration with providers to ensure timely care and proper specimen handling and immunization support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for credentialing.
• CMA or RMA certification required or preferred.
• BLS certification from ARC or AHA required.
• Minimum of 3 months clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and collect vital signs (weight, BP, pulse, temp).
• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers during procedures.
• Perform venipuncture for lab orders and process specimens correctly.
• Document subjective and objective information in patient records.
• Handle injections, immunizations, and medication refills as prescribed.
• Maintain logs, equipment, and immunization/oxygen inventories.
• Manage patient portal messages and coordinate with healthcare team.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG administration

Venipuncture

Medical charting

Patient communication

Clinical assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (ARC/ACLS)

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant Tech 2 (260003L5)

Job Description

Medical Assistant Tech 2 (260003L5)

Description

The Medical Assistant Certified provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.

Essential Functions

• Patient Intake process: interview patients, measure vital signs; including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature
• Interview patient and record in template the Subjective and Objective information for visit
• Update family, surgical, social, and past medical history in patient's chart
• Prepare and administer injections and immunizations' as prescribed by provider
• Set up exam room for all procedures and assist the provider as needed
• Ensure all related reports, labs, and information is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment
• Process all telephone and patient portal messages, and provide feedback and answers to the patient, physician, and or pharmacy
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, immunizations, expired medications and or immunizations, and oxygen)
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required
• Perform required venipuncture for all laboratory tests ordered by provider and ensure that they are ordered and processed correct
• Complete all orders and tasks submitted by provider and ensure that all documentation is complete
• Performs EKG' as per provider orders
• Complete all clinical documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain compliance with all annual online courses and classroom courses
• Completes all required CEU' for certification and or licensing
• Refilling of patient medications
• Responsible for other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High School DiplomaorGED

Certification

Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red CrossorAmerican Heart Association

Work Experience

Three (3) months experience in a clinical setting required