Medical Assistant - Riverview

Florida Pediatric Associates • Riverview, FL

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About The Position

Partners in Allergy & Asthma Care, a Division of Florida Pediatric Associates, is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to division staff. The role supports healthcare providers, contributes to a positive patient experience, and works as part of a collaborative, patient-focused team.

The Medical Assistant obtains and documents clinical assessments, assists with examinations and treatments, supports patient flow and follow-up, and completes charting and other clerical work. Allergy-related duties include administering injections, performing allergy tests, monitoring patients for reactions, assisting with emergency response, and educating patients about epinephrine auto-injectors and allergen avoidance. The role also includes front-office support, maintaining clean exam rooms and equipment, and potentially assisting with serum vial mixing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice.
• Working knowledge of medical equipment and clinical instruments.
• Working knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification.
• Prior allergy experience; the employer is willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and other clinical assessments as indicated and document them in the EMR.
• Assist the practitioner with patient examinations and treatments.
• Gather, review, and organize patient documentation and prior medical records for practitioner evaluation.
• Perform charting and clerical tasks, including processing prescription requests and coordinating refills with pharmacies.
• Triage patient phone calls, identify emergent and non-emergent situations, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Coordinate rooming, procedures, and follow-up activities to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms and equipment between patients in accordance with OSHA and infection-control protocols.
• Provide educational materials and guidance to patients to support informed treatment decisions.
• Document patient encounters, treatments, communications, and allergy reaction results accurately in the EMR.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and seek immediate assistance from senior clinical staff.
• Assist with administrative and front-office duties, including answering calls and scheduling patients.
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and initiative while supporting clinic operations.
• Administer allergy injections according to provider schedules.
• Perform skin prick, scratch, or intradermal tests to diagnose allergies.
• Monitor patients after allergy injections for allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
• Recognize and assist in treating anaphylaxis or severe reactions, including administering epinephrine and other emergency medications.
• Instruct patients on using epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) and avoiding known allergens.
• Assist in maintaining the immunotherapy room and potentially assist with serum vial mixing.
• Perform spirometry or breathing tests.

Benefits

• 90% employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 15 days of PTO in the first year.
• 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Amazing work environment.

What This Job Offers

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