Medical Assistant I (Primary Care, The Villages)

The Nemours Foundation•The Villages, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Medical Assistant to join its Primary Care team in The Villages, Florida. The role supports providers in delivering pediatric care and helps create a positive experience for patients and families. As a key member of the care team, the Medical Assistant coordinates patient visits, assists with clinical procedures, and supports efficient patient flow in a welcoming, family-centered practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Experience using electronic medical record systems.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Flexibility to work daytime hours based on staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), registration (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
Graduation from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program, or active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), registration (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

Responsibilities

Welcome and prepare patients for visits by collecting vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information.
Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and in-office procedures.
Administer medications and vaccines under provider direction and according to established protocols.
Collect specimens, perform basic laboratory testing, and prepare equipment and examination rooms.
Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate patient flow to promote efficient, high-quality care.
Educate patients and families using provider-approved materials and instructions.
Help create a comforting, supportive environment for children and caregivers.
Maintain exam room cleanliness, infection prevention standards, and medical equipment.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to deliver safe, compassionate, relationship-based care.
Perform additional clinical and administrative duties within the scope of the Medical Assistant role and organizational policies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
Paid time off accrued according to role and length of service.
Six paid holidays annually and one day of paid volunteer time off.
Six weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of pay.
Tuition reimbursement for approved courses, up to $5,250.
403(b) retirement savings plan with immediate participation and matching contributions.
457(b) program available for highly compensated associates.
Basic life insurance equal to one times annual salary, up to a maximum of $500,000.
Basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short-term disability coverage with income protection at 60% of salary for qualifying non-work-related illness, accident, or injury.
Long-term disability coverage.