Certified Medical Assistant

Sanitas•Miami, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States, providing primary care, urgent care, nutrition, laboratory, diagnostic, health education, and patient resources. The Certified Medical Assistant contributes to compassionate, respectful, and kind care for patients and their families while supporting clinic efficiency. The Certified Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties under the direction of a licensed Independent Provider (LIP). Clinical work includes preparing patients for examinations, assisting providers, performing authorized tests and procedures, administering medications as ordered and within scope of practice, and maintaining infection-control and laboratory quality standards. The role also provides age-appropriate care, including pediatric support, and assists with emergencies according to BLS standards. Administrative work includes maintaining accurate electronic health records, protecting patient confidentiality, supporting office operations, coordinating appointments and follow-ups, and assisting with billing, referrals, authorizations, and specimen transmission. The position has no supervisory, financial, or budget responsibilities. The role is based on site in a medical office, clinic, or healthcare facility in Miami, Florida. Shift rotation, weekend and holiday work, and potentially evening shifts may be required according to clinic needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
At least one year of experience in the healthcare field.
Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and work in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail in clinical and administrative work.
Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, and cooperate with colleagues.
Professional appearance and behavior.
Commitment to patient-centered care, age-specific needs, and cultural sensitivity.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
Flexibility to rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as required.
English language proficiency.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending and reaching; and lifting, pushing, and pulling equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of prior Certified Medical Assistant experience.
Bilingual Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing reassurance.
Prepare examination rooms and organize instruments and supplies; assist healthcare providers during examinations.
Perform blood draws, administer injections and vaccines, assist with minor procedures as ordered by the LIP, and administer medications within the medical assistant scope of practice.
Clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds and perform routine clinical tasks, including CLIA-waived tests.
Conduct quality-control tests to check lab-result accuracy and proper equipment function.
Label, handle, and transport specimens properly; maintain aseptic techniques; sterilize instruments; and disinfect rooms and equipment after patient encounters.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and dispose of biohazardous waste according to protocol.
Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies in accordance with BLS standards.
Provide culturally sensitive and age-appropriate care to patients from newborns through older adults, using techniques to reduce discomfort and anxiety.
For pediatric patients, measure and record vital signs and growth parameters, assist with examinations and procedures, administer vaccines according to pediatric schedules, collect specimens, and ensure emergency equipment is ready.
Maintain accurate and current patient records, enter data, file documents, and manage electronic health records while safeguarding confidentiality and complying with HIPAA.
Answer phones, organize medical supplies, maintain inventory, and assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims as directed.
Perform pre-visit planning and gather relevant information for upcoming appointments.
Respond to telephone encounters and patient inquiries in a timely manner.
Document urgent care follow-ups, communicable disease reporting, and hospital transfers.
Coordinate pre-operative clearances, medication authorizations, and referrals.
Schedule appointments, confirm and verify patient details, and make urgent care follow-up calls.
Prepare informed consent documents and coordinate transmission of laboratory specimens, including Cologuard and blood tests.
Rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by clinic needs, and perform other duties as assigned.