Medical Assistant II (Cardiology), Panama City

Nemours Children's Health•Panama City, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Medical Assistant II to join its Central Florida Cardiology team in Panama City, Florida. The position supports pediatric cardiology care for children and adolescents in a collaborative clinical environment, working alongside physicians and other care team members. Travel to other Nemours locations may be required based on operational needs. The Medical Assistant II serves as a liaison among patients and families, providers, and clinical staff. The role coordinates patient flow, gathers and documents clinical information, prepares patients for visits, assists with procedures, and supports providers in delivering high-quality care. The Medical Assistant also helps create a comforting environment for children and caregivers and performs clinical and administrative duties within the role's scope and organizational policies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel to other locations as required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks.
Medical Assistant certification required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
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 Medical Assistant school or program is preferred.

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 support efficient, high-quality care.
Educate patients and families using provider-approved materials and instructions.
Help create a comforting, supportive environment for children and their 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 II role and organizational policies.
Mentor and train new Medical Assistants.
Travel to other locations as required.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
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, equal to 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.