Medical Assistant

CenterWell • CW Longwood New, FL

12d • $43,000 - $56,200

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care and performs both administrative responsibilities and clinical duties. The role includes varied, moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments, typically on a semi-routine basis.

Clinical work includes 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 delivers direct patient care within the limits of their active certification.

The role operates within defined parameters and standard procedures, with some discretion in interpreting policies, completing assignments, and prioritizing work. The Medical Assistant works under minimal direction and is expected to meet established work expectations and quality standards.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an MA school or training program, or certification/registration as a Medical Assistant, or 5 or more years of experience with Provider approval.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• The role is patient-facing and requires TB screening if selected.

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant; candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina require Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication or vaccine administration experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for patient care.
• Perform administrative, operational, and customer support assignments.
• Discuss patient symptoms and obtain vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines within the scope of 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 as permitted by active certification.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Company and personal holidays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Bonus incentive plan

What This Job Offers

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