Medical Assistant I - Primary Care - Kissimmee

Nemours Children's Health • Kissimmee, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is hiring an entry-level Medical Assistant I for its Central Florida Primary Care team. The role supports pediatric primary care for children and adolescents and works alongside physicians and other care team members to provide family-centered care. The Medical Assistant serves as a liaison among patients and families, providers, and clinical staff; helps coordinate patient flow; gathers and documents clinical information; prepares patients for visits; and assists with clinical procedures and patient care within the role's scope, established protocols, and provider direction. Travel to other Nemours locations may be required based on operational needs.

The posting also describes duties for Medical Assistant II and III roles. The listed schedule for the position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel to other locations as required.

Requirements

• No prior experience is required for Medical Assistant I.
• Basic clinical and administrative skills.
• American Heart Association BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• 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

• Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification is preferred. Accepted certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), and 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 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 support 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 provide safe, compassionate, relationship-based care.
• Perform additional clinical and administrative duties within the Medical Assistant role and organizational policies.
• Travel to other Nemours locations as required.

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; 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.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; basic life coverage equals one times annual salary, up to $500,000.
• Short-term disability coverage with income protection at 60% of salary for qualifying non-work-related illness, accident, or injury.
• Long-term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed