Pediatrics Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; 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 prepare patients, assist providers, and manage routine clinical tasks while maintaining accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of MA experience, and MA certification preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish and CPR certification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant training with certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant in ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients in front office; set appointments and handle cashier duties.
• Prepare patients for provider visits; take vital signs and document medical history.
• Chart and record patient data in the medical record; maintain accurate documentation.
• Obtain lab specimens and assist with procedures (nebulizers, injections, EKGs, venipunctures).
• Maintain infection control in exam rooms and sterilize equipment per procedures.
• Enter provider orders into the EHR and communicate with staff as needed.
• Support coordination of specialty appointments and follow-up communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Typing 35 wpm

Cash handling

Infection control

EHR proficient

Education

High school diploma / GED

Medical Assistant training with certification preferred

Tools

Electronic health record systems

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 prepare patients, assist providers, and manage routine clinical tasks while maintaining accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of MA experience, and MA certification preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish and CPR certification are advantageous.