Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Dermatology

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support for USFTGP Dermatology under the general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Senior or Lead Medical Assistant. The role follows applicable policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. Duties include preparing for patient visits, rooming patients, assisting with medical procedures, maintaining equipment, and preparing charts and relevant referral notes, images, and lab results ahead of appointments.

The position also supports appointment scheduling, insurance eligibility verification and authorization identification, accurate patient-record maintenance, and clinical care such as wound care, specimen collection, and medication administration under the direction of healthcare providers. Patient preparation includes escorting patients to examination rooms and obtaining vital signs in accordance with established protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A listed certification: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or MA-ARMA.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• At least 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 handling specimens properly.
• Competency using electronic health record systems for documentation and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficiency in clinical tasks, including patient rooming and cleaning and maintaining medical equipment.
• Ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
• Ability to perform clerical duties, including answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
• Demonstrates the Medical Assistant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

Responsibilities

• Prepare for patient visits and schedule appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and identify services requiring insurance authorization.
• Perform clerical duties, including chart preparation and maintaining accurate, up-to-date patient records.
• Use electronic health record systems to document and retrieve patient information in compliance with privacy regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide clinical support, including wound care, specimen collection, and administering medications under the direction of healthcare providers.
• Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain vital signs, and prepare patients for appointments according to established protocols.
• Assist with medical procedures.
• Clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Obtain referral notes, images, and lab results before patient visits.
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, greeting patients, filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
• Draw blood for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling.

What This Job Offers

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