Medical Assistant [St. Petersburg, FL] - MA 26-12826

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant (MA)

Location: St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hours: 45 Hours/Week

Pay Rate: $24/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Medical Assistant (MA) to provide both front-office and back-office support in a clinical healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, demonstrate strong patient-care skills, and have recent experience with Athena EMR . The Medical Assistant will support daily clinic operations, including patient rooming, vital signs, appointment scheduling, documentation, and phlebotomy/blood draws .

Key Responsibilities

• Greet, check in, and room patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs .
• Perform venipuncture and blood draws safely and confidently.
• Support both front-office and back-office clinical operations.
• Schedule patient appointments and assist with telephone calls and patient inquiries.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate patient information in Athena EMR .
• Assist providers with patient care, examinations, and clinical procedures as needed.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care testing when applicable.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and patient-focused clinical environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and other clinical staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate clinical documentation.
• Follow clinic policies, safety procedures, infection-control practices, and applicable standards of care.
• Perform other Medical Assistant duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience required.
• Strong phlebotomy, venipuncture, and blood-drawing skills required.
• Recent hands-on experience with Athena EMR required.
• Experience with both front-office and back-office medical assisting preferred.
• Experience with patient rooming and obtaining vital signs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred or required as applicable.