Medical Assistant

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Lake Worth, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists physicians with medical procedures in the office and is responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting, and maintenance. The role is based at the Lake Worth Cancer Center and may require travel to other clinic locations, with travel expected to be less than 25%. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime and weekend shifts may be required based on location hours and operational needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Medical Assistant certification from one of the approved boards listed in the posting. BLS certification is required upon hire or must be obtained within 30 days; FCS will provide a BLS course during that period. A valid driver’s license and vehicle are required for travel between clinic locations as needed. One year of medical assistant experience in a clinic or physician’s office, including the ability to perform venipuncture, is preferred. The role requires critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, independent judgment, interpersonal and communication skills, customer focus, self-management, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and EMR is required. Offers are contingent on background screening; new hires are subject to drug testing and required vaccinations, including influenza, unless an exemption is approved.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Medical Assistant certification from an approved certifying board: AAMA CMA; NHA CCMA or CMAA; NCCT NCMA; AMT RMA; NAHP NRCMA; American Allied Health RMA(AAH); or American Medical Certification Association MAC.
BLS certification upon hire or within 30 days of employment; FCS provides a BLS course within the first 30 days.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle for travel to other clinic locations as needed.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and EMR.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, time-management, organizational, interpersonal, communication, customer-service, and self-management skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, handle sensitive and confidential material, work independently with limited supervision, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Must pass required background and drug screenings and receive required vaccinations, including influenza, unless an exemption is approved.