Medical Assistant Certified

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or MA-ARMA
• Basic Life Support certification
• Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures
• Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling
• Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information
• Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
• Ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including answering phones, greeting patients, filing, faxing, and scanning documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to medical staff and patients.
• Room patients and assist with medical procedures.
• Clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Prepare charts and obtain necessary referral notes, images, and lab results before patient visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED