Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Health Informatics Inst

Tampa General Hospital11 months ago
Tampa, FL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. This role provides both clinical and clerical support by rooming patients, assisting with medical procedures, cleaning equipment, preparing charts, and obtaining referral notes, images, and lab results prior to patient visits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow policies, procedures, and professional guidelines under supervision.
  • Provide clinical and clerical support including patient rooming and assistance with medical procedures.
  • Clean and maintain medical equipment and prepare charts.
  • Obtain referral notes, images, and lab results prior to patient visits.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED - Required
  • Certified as a Clinical Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or MA-ARMA
  • Basic Life Support
  • Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
  • Skilled in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling.
  • Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
  • Proficient in performing clinical tasks including patient rooming and maintaining a clean environment.
  • Capable of preparing for and assisting with various medical procedures.
  • Performs essential clerical duties such as answering phones, greeting patients, filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
  • Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's.

Required Skills

Electronic Health Record proficiency
Basic Life Support
Clerical Support
Certified Medical Assistant
Blood Drawing
Medical Terminology
High School Diploma or GED
Clinical Procedures
Chart Preparation
Patient Rooming
Equipment Cleaning
Registered Medical Assistant
Specimen Handling