Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Port Orange, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care and performs both administrative duties and direct clinical care. The role includes varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments, typically on a semi-routine basis. Clinical work may include discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, administering medications or vaccines, performing phlebotomy, collecting specimens, conducting diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information in the electronic medical record system. Direct patient care depends on the employee’s active certification. The Medical Assistant works closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, follows standard policies and procedures, and works under minimal direction with latitude to prioritize and time assignments within defined expectations and quality standards.

This is a patient-facing role and part of the company’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. Candidates selected for the role are required to be screened for TB. The position is based in-office in Port Orange, Florida, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Complete tuberculosis screening if selected for the patient-facing role.

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.
• Value Based Care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Document patient symptoms in the electronic medical record.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Administer injections.
• Perform diagnostic tests.
• Collect specimens and draw blood.
• Sterilize equipment.
• Maintain examination rooms.
• Discuss symptoms and provide direct patient care within the scope of active certification.
• Perform administrative, operational, and customer support duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Company and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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