Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Fort Pierce, FL, 34982

Contract: 06+ months possible contract to hire

Shift: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Monday to Friday)

Hours Per week: 40 hours per week.

Dress Code: Navy, Black, or Dark Grey Scrubs

Overview

About the Role

The Medical Assistant plays a key role in supporting clinical operations and delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care in an outpatient setting. This position provides both clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and confidentiality. The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with the care team to maintain efficient clinic flow and positive patient experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support & Patient Care

• Perform clinical duties within the scope of Medical Assistant practice, following applicable regulations, policies, and delegation standards.
• Operate diagnostic and clinical support equipment (without test interpretation), including performing EKGs and routine quality control checks.
• Collect and process specimens using non‑invasive techniques, venipuncture, or capillary methods.
• Administer non‑intravenous medications as directed and assist with wound care, including dressing changes, staple removal from superficial wounds, and culture collection.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, ensuring comfort, safety, and accurate identification.
• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and equipment, including use of an autoclave.
• Practice standard infection prevention and control protocols at all times.

Patient Intake & Documentation

• Room patients according to organizational policies and clinical workflows.
• Accurately and efficiently document patient information and care activities in the electronic medical record.
• Conduct telephone and in‑person intake to gather patient information following established guidelines, without independent clinical judgment.
• Coordinate patient care activities as directed by providers and in accordance with organizational standards.

Clinic Operations & Support

• Organize, clean, and stock exam and treatment rooms to ensure readiness for patient care.
• Support daily clinic operations by maintaining supplies, equipment readiness, and a safe clinical environment.
• Follow Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO) and other clinical protocols consistently.
• Provide courteous, respectful, and professional interactions with patients, families, and team members.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and privacy standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support clinic operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA), or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved American Heart Association Training Center or Military Training Network, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (intermediate Excel skills preferred)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Medicare Advantage patient populations
• Experience using electronic health record systems (e.g., eClinicalWorks)
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Certification Requirement

• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA)

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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