Pediatric Medical Assistant - Front Office & Clinical Support

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida; Palm Lake RV Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support in a busy ambulatory care setting. You will assist the provider, prepare patients from triage through vital signs and history, and perform routine procedures under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant training program (certification preferred), and at least 2 years of ambulatory care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training program required; certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant in ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical services in front office: patient registration, cashiering and appointment setting.
• Obtain vital signs and prepare patient for provider visit.
• Charting and record keeping in the medical record system.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing 35 wpm

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Cash handling

Infection control

EHR knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Certification preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Medical equipment

Job description

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clerical and clinical support in a busy ambulatory care setting. You will assist the provider, prepare patients from triage through vital signs and history, and perform routine procedures under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant training program (certification preferred), and at least 2 years of ambulatory care experience.