Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) I SIGN-ON BONUS

CAN Community Health Inc.•Sarasota, FL

1d•$23 - $27

About The Position

CAN Community Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) I to support patients impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STIs, and other infectious diseases. The role combines medical assistant duties with front-desk support and phlebotomy. The position is full-time and scheduled for day shifts, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A bi-monthly rotating extended-hours schedule includes weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weekends from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The pay rate is $23.27–$26.76 per hour, based on experience. A sign-on bonus is offered to applicants who apply by November 30, 2026. The role supports patient care through intake, evaluation, documentation, immunizations, and safe phlebotomy. It also assists with patient check-in, appointment coordination, insurance verification, and payments, while following CAN Community Health’s mission, vision, and values. Phlebotomy work includes collecting, labeling, processing, and preparing specimens according to laboratory protocols. CAN Community Health describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. It reports receiving NPT’s Best Non-Profit to Work for Award for more than six years.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification as a CMA, RMA, or CCMA required, or ability to achieve certification within six months of hire.
CPR certification required.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and a driver’s license.
Must pass Level I and Level II background checks as required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
At least one year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform medical intake procedures, including taking vital signs and obtaining patient history.
Perform complete patient evaluations and assessments.
Record and report symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patients’ conditions.
Administer immunizations as directed by a physician.
Use safe phlebotomy practices and standard precautions.
Greet and assist patients professionally and confidentially.
Collect, process, and post patient payments, including co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances.
Verify and update patient insurance information and eligibility during check-in.
Schedule and confirm patient appointments and follow up on missing documentation as needed.
Perform ordered venipuncture and fingerstick collections.
Identify patients using two unique identifiers and verify test orders before specimen collection.
Prepare collection sites using aseptic technique and select appropriate collection equipment.
Label specimens accurately at the point of collection.
Process, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for transport or analysis according to laboratory protocols.
Practice CAN Community Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus for applicants who apply by November 30, 2026.
Generous paid PTO and sick time.
11 paid company holidays.
Paid training and certification support.
Health, dental, and vision plans with generous company contribution.
Paid life and disability plans.
Retirement plan with a company match of up to 8% of the employee’s contribution, plus an additional 1% match.
Tuition reimbursement plan.
Other voluntary plans to support employees and their families.
Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.