Perinatal Medical Assistant II (Fetal Care Center)

Nemours in; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, FL is seeking a Perinatal Medical Assistant II to support our Fetal Care Center team. You will help coordinate patient visits, document clinical information, and assist with procedures to deliver compassionate pediatric care.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient-family communication, and safe, relationship-based care in a fast-paced clinical setting with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience.
• Advanced clinical and administrative skills.
• Cert CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA or NRCMA certificates accepted.
• Travel to Nemours locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for visits, collect vital signs and histories.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines per protocol.
• Collect specimens and perform basic labs; prep rooms.
• Document patient information in the EMR.
• Coordinate patient flow for efficient, high-quality care.
• Educate patients and families using provider materials.
• Maintain clean, infection-controlled exam rooms and equipment.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver compassionate care.
• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties per policy.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Team collaboration

Mentor/train MA

EMR experience

Computer proficiency

Adaptability

Daytime hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Perinatal Medical Assistant II (Fetal Care Center) (Finance)

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Perinatal Medical Assistant II to join our Central Florida Fetal Care Center team in Orlando, FL.

As part of our Fetal Care Center team, you'll help provide comprehensive, perinatal centered care. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside physicians and other care team members in a collaborative clinical environment, supporting patients and families throughout their care experience. Travel to other Nemours Children's locations may be required based on operational needs.

As a Medical Assistant II, you'll be an important member of the care team and a key liaison between patients and families, providers, and other clinical staff. You'll help coordinate patient flow, collect and document clinical information, prepare patients for visits, and ensure providers have the information they need to deliver high-quality care.

You'll also assist with clinical procedures and other patient care activities within the scope of the Medical Assistant II role, following established protocols and provider direction. If you enjoy working with families, value teamwork, and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in perinatal care, you'll find a rewarding environment to grow your career at Nemours Children's.

Why join us?

We are committed to creating the healthiest generations of children. That begins with investing in our people.

The well-being of our associates is the foundation of our Whole Child Health approach. Through seven dimensions of wellness - from physical and emotional well-being to financial health - we are committed to becoming the healthiest workforce. By supporting our associates, we empower them to provide exceptional care for children and families every day.

For more than 85 years, Nemours Children's has been backed by the strength and stability of the Nemours Foundation, allowing us to continually invest in our people, programs, technology, and communities. As one of the nation's leading pediatric health systems, we’re expanding access to world‑class pediatric care while creating opportunities for associates to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers.

If you're passionate about caring for children, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, embrace new challenges, and want to be part of an organization focused on growth and innovation, you'll find a place to flourish at Nemours Children's.

What You'll Do

As a Medical Assistant II, you'll play an important role in creating a positive experience for patients and families while supporting providers in delivering exceptional pediatric care. Serving as a key member of the care team, you will help coordinate patient visits, assist with clinical procedures, and ensure efficient patient flow throughout the practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcome and prepare patients for their visit by collecting vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information.
• Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and in‑office procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines under provider direction and according to established protocols.
• Collect specimens, perform basic laboratory testing, and prepare equipment and examination rooms.
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate patient flow to promote efficient, high‑quality care.
• Educate patients and families using provider‑approved materials and instructions.
• Help create a comforting, supportive environment for children and their caregivers.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness, infection prevention standards, and medical equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to deliver safe, compassionate, relationship‑based care.
• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties within the scope of the Medical Assistant II role and organizational policies.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum one (1) year of experience.
• Advanced clinical and administrative skills.
• Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
• Travel to other locations required.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment
• Ability to mentor and train new Medical Assistants
• Experience using electronic medical record systems
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced clinical setting
• Flexibility to work daytime hours based on staffing needs

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Four levels of medical coverage are available, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - PTO will accrue according to your role and length of service. There are six paid holidays annually, and one day of paid volunteer time off.
• Paid Parental Leave - New parents receive six weeks of paid leave at 100% of pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Reimbursement available on approved courses to a maximum of $5,250.
• Retirement Savings Plan - There is a 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Basic Life Insurance is paid equal to one time your annual salary, up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability - All associates are automatically covered by our short‑term disability coverage with income protection for disabilities caused by illness, accident or injury that are not work‑related, at 60% of your salary.

Every interaction has the power to make a child feel safer, healthier, and cared for. At Nemours Children's, you'll join a collaborative team that's committed to helping children thrive while supporting your own personal and professional growth.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children’s health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.