Primary Care Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Admin

Palm Medical Centers; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Palm Medical Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and the care team in a busy primary care setting. You will perform clinical tasks and handle front-desk duties to keep patient flow smooth, document in the EHR, and assist with exams, immunizations, and screenings.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of MA experience, CMA certification, BLS, and comfortable with EMR systems; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year work experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and ensure cleanliness and readiness for patient visits.
• Escort patients to exam rooms, verify patient identity, obtain and document vital signs, chief complaint, and medical history in the EHR.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments as needed.
• Administer immunizations, injections, and medications under supervision per policy.
• Perform EKGs, vision tests, and other diagnostic screenings as required.
• Collect and process lab specimens with proper labeling and documentation.
• Maintain accurate charting in the EHR and ensure completeness prior to review.
• Support care coordination and follow-up on orders, referrals, and results.
• Patient education on chronic disease management and preventive care.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem solving

Patient flow management

Injection administration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR systems

ECW

Job description

Palm Medical Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and the care team in a busy primary care setting. You will perform clinical tasks and handle front-desk duties to keep patient flow smooth, document in the EHR, and assist with exams, immunizations, and screenings.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of MA experience, CMA certification, BLS, and comfortable with EMR systems; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.