MS/Certified Medical Assistant (Quincy)

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc.; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role involves direct patient care and clerical duties to support coordinated, high-quality care across the hospital and affiliated practices.

Required education includes a CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited medical assisting program and a high school diploma or equivalent; CMA or RMA certification is preferred, with BLS certification also desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients and coordinate appointments.
• Assist with direct patient care and clerical duties.
• Record vital signs and charting; assist with patient hygiene and mobility.
• Order supplies and assist with interdepartmental transportation.
• Perform chart audits and interact with department staff.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.

TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

Qualifications

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of high school equivalency) and successful completion of a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Required Experience:

None required. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant externship and two (2) or more years of job-related experience preferred.

Preferred Experience: One (1) or more years of medial assisting experience.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential from American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Preferred Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA)

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing the delegated nursing functions under the direction of the department leader and clinical nurses. This position is responsible for assisting with direct patient care and clerical duties that are an essential function in the coordination of optimal patient care, including, but not limited to scheduling patients, patient hygiene/toileting, mobility assistance, interdepartmental transportation, vital signs, charting, ordering supplies, cleaning and stocking patient areas, chart audits and interaction with all areas of the department .

Reports: RN/Nurse Manager or Office Manager

Supervises: None