Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Apopka, FL

13d • $43,000 - $56,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care and performs both clinical and administrative duties. The role includes varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments, generally following semi-routine procedures. Medical Assistants work under minimal direction within defined expectations and quality standards, with discretion over prioritization and timing and the ability to interpret standard procedures and department policies.

Clinical work includes discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, performing phlebotomy, collecting specimens, and conducting diagnostic screening tests. The Medical Assistant also sterilizes and cleans equipment, maintains examination rooms, and records information in the electronic medical records system. The role collaborates with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers and provides direct patient care within the scope of the employee’s active certification.

This is a patient-facing role included in the company’s TB screening program; selected candidates must undergo TB screening. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at CenterWell Apopka, 1049 W. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32712. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The posted annual pay range is $43,000–$56,200, with a bonus incentive plan and a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 120 days of employment.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant school or training program, or certification/registration as a Medical Assistant, or at least 5 years of experience with Provider approval.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Selected candidates must undergo TB screening as part of the patient-facing role’s screening program.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification or registration is required for candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication or vaccine administration experience.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Value Based Care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; must pass a proficiency exam before communicating in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first contact for patient care.
• Perform administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments.
• Discuss patient symptoms and obtain vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Perform diagnostic screening tests.
• Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms.
• Document information in the electronic medical records system.
• Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of active certification.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus after 120 days of employment.
• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Other employee well-being and healthcare-related benefits.

What This Job Offers

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