Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Cardiovascular

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 role provides clinical and clerical support, including patient rooming; assistance with medical procedures; cleaning equipment; preparing charts; and obtaining referral notes, images, and lab results before patient visits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification, or MA-ARMA.
• Basic Life Support.
• 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 in electronic health record systems.
• Proficiency in 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, greeting patients, filing, faxing, and scanning documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support, including rooming patients.
• Assist with medical procedures and prepare for procedures.
• Clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Prepare charts and obtain referral notes, images, and lab results before patient visits.
• Draw blood for laboratory testing and handle specimens properly.
• Use electronic health record systems to document and retrieve patient information accurately.
• Answer phones professionally, greet patients, and perform filing, faxing, and document scanning.
• Demonstrate the Medical Assistant KSA's.

What This Job Offers

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