Medical Assistant

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to the healthcare team to help ensure safe, efficient, high-quality patient care. The role supports daily operations in the medical unit and assists with patient flow, documentation, and clinical procedures in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations. The position is located at Leon County Jail in Tallahassee, Florida, and is a full-time night-shift position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or a comparable program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a physician’s office, clinic, or ambulatory healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment and examination rooms before patient visits.
• Interview patients and obtain relevant medical history.
• Measure, record, and document vital signs and other clinical data in patient medical records.
• Provide basic patient education as directed by licensed healthcare staff.
• Assist healthcare providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures in the medical unit.
• Collect patient specimens and prepare samples for laboratory analysis as required and within scope of practice.
• Maintain adequate levels of clinical and clerical supplies.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties, including documentation support and record maintenance.
• Follow organizational policies, safety standards, and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
• Participate in required training, emergency preparedness, and disaster drills.
• Participate in ongoing quality-improvement activities and complete required facility orientation.
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures, and the facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol.
• Uphold HIPAA and PREA regulations and maintain security clearance for the assigned facility.
• Arrive punctually and dependably for assigned or confirmed shifts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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