Floater Certified Medical Assistant

Sanitas•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports clinical care and administrative operations across Sanitas clinics in the West Florida region. Under the direction of a licensed Independent Provider (LIP), the CMA assists with patient examinations and procedures, performs authorized clinical tasks, and helps maintain efficient clinic operations. The role provides age-appropriate care to patients from newborns through older adults, including pediatric support, and emphasizes patient safety, cultural sensitivity, confidentiality, and compassionate service. The position is based in the West Florida region, with the job details listing Tampa, Florida, and an on-site work setting. The role is full-time and may require rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays based on clinic needs; evening or weekend shifts may also be possible. The posting states both that travel is not required and that the role is a floater, with the physical-activities section marking travel to multiple work locations as not applicable. The CMA has no supervisory, financial, or budget responsibilities. The work is typically performed in a medical office, clinic, or healthcare facility and includes regular standing and walking, handling clinical tools and equipment, and using personal protective equipment as needed.

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) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential through American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective, compassionate interaction 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 tasks.
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, weekends, and holidays as required by clinic needs.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing, walking, operating tools and equipment, exerting force, and reaching, bending, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, and pulling.
English language proficiency is required.

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, organize instruments and supplies, and assist healthcare providers during patient 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 and under LIP orders.
Clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds and perform routine clinical tasks, including CLIA-waived tests.
Conduct quality control tests to support accurate laboratory results and proper equipment function.
Label, handle, and transport specimens correctly; maintain aseptic techniques; sterilize instruments; disinfect rooms and equipment; use appropriate PPE; 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, age-appropriate care, using techniques to reduce discomfort and anxiety during procedures.
For pediatric patients, measure and document vital signs and growth parameters, assist with examinations and procedures, administer vaccines according to pediatric immunization schedules, collect specimens, and ensure emergency equipment is ready.
Maintain accurate patient records, enter data, file documents, and manage electronic health records while protecting patient confidentiality and complying with HIPAA.
Perform office support tasks, including answering phones, organizing supplies, maintaining inventory, and assisting with billing, coding, and insurance claims as directed.
Complete 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 clearance, medication authorizations, and referrals.
Schedule appointments, confirm and verify patient details, make urgent care follow-up calls, prepare informed consent documents, and coordinate transmission of laboratory specimens.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or organizational leaders.