Medical Assistant Ortho Trauma

Ascension • Pensacola, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf Coast Ortho Specialist is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Ortho Podiatry department in Pensacola, FL. This is a full-time, day shift position, Monday through Friday. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system committed to reimagining healthcare. They offer a supportive and inclusive environment for their 97,000+ associates, and have been recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of medical assistant experience.
• Medical assistant education and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage the patient journey by greeting patients, taking vitals, collecting medical history, and proactively assisting providers during examinations and procedures.
• Provide clear, supportive follow-up by updating patients on test results and discussing health-related questions as directed by the provider.
• Maintain a safe and pristine environment by cleaning and preparing treatment rooms.
• Drive efficiency by managing critical administrative workflows, including charting, addressing patient questions, and processing referrals and prior authorizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

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