Medical Assistant

CenterWell•Zephyrhills, FL

17d•$43,000 - $56,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care and performs both administrative duties and direct patient-care activities. The role includes varied, moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments and typically involves semi-routine work. Reporting to the Clinical Administrator and/or Center Administrator, the Medical Assistant works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care and support efficient clinic operations. Duties include patient intake, discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, administering medications and vaccines as permitted by certification, performing phlebotomy, collecting specimens, and conducting diagnostic screenings. The Medical Assistant also prepares and maintains exam rooms, sterilizes equipment, and accurately documents patient information in the electronic medical record. The role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a patient-first mindset, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a patient-facing role and part of the company’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program; selected candidates will be required to undergo TB screening. The position is located in Zephyrhills, Florida, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, for 40 hours per week.

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.
Candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina must have Medical Assistant certification or registration.
Candidates selected for this patient-facing role must undergo TB screening.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.
Experience administering medications or vaccines.
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; a proficiency exam must be passed before communicating in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for patient care.
Perform administrative, operational, and customer-support duties in addition to patient care.
Assist with patient intake and discuss symptoms.
Obtain patients’ vital signs.
Administer medications and vaccines as permitted by certification.
Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
Conduct diagnostic screenings.
Prepare and maintain exam rooms and sterilize equipment.
Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record.
Work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff to support patient care and efficient clinic operations.
Balance multiple priorities while helping ensure a positive experience for patients and providers.