Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP UMSA Clinical Ops

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Senior or Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The role provides clinical and clerical support, including rooming patients, assisting with medical procedures, cleaning equipment, preparing charts, and obtaining referral notes, images, and laboratory results before patient visits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant, registration as a Medical Assistant, or MA-ARMA.
• Basic Life Support qualification.
• At least 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
• Skill in drawing blood and ensuring proper specimen handling.
• Competency using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficiency in patient rooming and cleaning and maintaining medical equipment.
• Ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
• Ability to perform clerical duties essential to practice operations.
• Demonstrates all Medical Assistant KSAs.

Responsibilities

• Room patients.
• Assist with medical procedures.
• Clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Prepare charts and obtain referral notes, images, and laboratory results before patient visits.
• Draw blood for laboratory testing and handle specimens properly.
• Document and retrieve patient information using electronic health record systems.
• Perform clerical duties, including answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
• Follow policies, procedures, and professional guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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