Medical Assistant III - Cardiology (Lakeland)
About The Position
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Medical Assistant III to join our Cardiology team in Lakeland, Florida. The Medical Assistant (MA) supports the daily clinical operations of the Lakeland Cardiology clinic by providing high‑level clinical and administrative assistance to providers, patients, and the care team. This role requires strong clinical competency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform specialized cardiology‑related tasks such as EKGs. Occasional travel to nearby clinics may be required to support operational needs. Position Overview The MA is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the appropriate information is available to the provider, and entering pertinent history in the medical record. The MA performs and assists with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional/department responsibilities as directed by the provider and per protocol.
Requirements
- Requires 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Advanced clinical and administrative skills.
- MA Certification required (see below) and MA school preferred.
- Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- American Heart Association BLS Certification within 90 days of hire date.
- Involvement in quality improvement initiatives and advanced patient care.
- Travel to other locations may be required.
Nice To Haves
- MA school preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake
- Ensuring the appropriate information is available to the provider
- Entering pertinent history in the medical record
- Performing and assisting with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional/department responsibilities as directed by the provider and per protocol
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
- Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax.
- Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
