Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Northeast Florida Health Services, Inc.
Locations: Pierson | DeLand | Deltona | Daytona, FL

Northeast Florida Health Services, Inc., is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide as-needed clinical and administrative support across multiple primary care sites within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) network.

The ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and a strong commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations.

Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Greet and room patients, verify identity, and obtain vital signs (height, weight, BP, temperature, pulse, respiration, BMI).
• Accurately document patient medical history, medication lists, allergies, and chief complaints in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers with physical exams and minor procedures.
• Administer vaccines and medications via oral, IM, subcutaneous, and intradermal routes according to protocol.
• Perform venipuncture for lab draws when necessary.
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose, HbA1c, rapid strep, lead screening, respiratory illness screening, urine dipstick, pregnancy tests).
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings as appropriate for age.
• Perform EKGs, spirometry, and basic wound care when ordered.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality, according to HIPAA laws and Northeast Florida Health Services (NEFHS) policies.

Administrative

• Schedule follow-up appointments and manage recall/reminder calls.
• Obtain referral authorizations, when necessary, assist to obtain lab results, imaging results, and specialist consultations.
• Process medication refill requests per clinic policy.
• Ensure timely documentation and completion of prior authorizations.
• Participate in team meetings and quality improvement projects.
• Monitor and stock exam rooms and medical supply inventory.
• Ensure exam room cleanliness and infection control compliance.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA)

Float Expectations:

• Provide coverage across multiple clinic locations to ensure continuity of care.
• Float to sites based on real-time staffing needs, patient demands, and operational needs.
• Willingness to travel between clinic locations within the service area
• Ability to adapt quickly to different care teams, workflows, and patient populations.

Preferred:

• Experience working in primary care, community health, or ambulatory setting.
• Experience with both pediatric and adult populations.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency in eClinicalWorks.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Northeast Florida Health Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Screening Requirement Notice:
In compliance with House Bill 531 (2025) Florida, this position may require a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Applicants are encouraged to review important information regarding the screening process by visiting the official Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website:

Completion of the required screening may be a condition of employment.