Medical Assistant

CenterWell • New Port Richey, FL

9d • $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. The role includes varied, moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments, typically on a semi-routine basis. Clinical duties include discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, performing phlebotomy, collecting specimens, conducting diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information in the electronic medical records system. The Medical Assistant collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers and provides direct patient care within the limits of active certifications. The role works under minimal direction within defined parameters and standard policies, with discretion to interpret applicable policies and methods, prioritize work, and determine timing while meeting stated expectations and quality standards.

This is a patient-facing role that is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. Selected candidates will be required to undergo TB screening. The position is based at the clinic at 8901 State Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34655, and works Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant school or training program, or Certified/Registered Medical Assistant status, or 5 or more years of experience with Provider approval.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; must pass a proficiency exam before communicating in a foreign language.
• Must undergo TB screening if selected for this patient-facing role.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification or registration is required for candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 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 insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Other opportunities supporting personal wellness and healthcare decisions.
• Eligibility for a 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