Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant | South Venice, FL | $18-$20/hour | Temp-Perm

Overview:

Seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Medical Assistant to support clinical and front-desk operations. This safety-sensitive role involves direct patient care, administrative support, and collaboration with providers to deliver exceptional patient experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Room patients, take vitals, update EMR with history & medications
• Assist provider with exams, procedures, and treatments
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, in-office diagnostics & CLIA-waived labs
• Administer medications, start/monitor IVs (if certified)
• Provide patient education and follow-up calls
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and sterilize equipment
• Handle front desk tasks: phones, scheduling, check-in/out, referrals
• Track inventory and order medical/office supplies
• Train new team members as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Medical Assistant certification preferred
• 1+ year experience as a Medical Assistant
• CPR certification preferred; IV and phlebotomy experience a plus
• EMR and basic computer proficiency (Google Suite, Microsoft Office)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Attributes:

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and patient-focused
• Able to multitask and work independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 15 lbs
• Manual dexterity and visual/auditory acuity
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays

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At least one year of clinical medical assisting experience

* Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
* Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
* Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
* Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
* Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
* Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
* Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
* Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
* Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
* Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
* Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
* Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
* Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
* Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
* Change dressings on wounds.
* Schedule appointments for patients.
* Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
* Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
* Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
* Set up medical laboratory equipment.
* Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.