Medical Assistant [Haines City, FL] - MA 26-13513

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant (MA)

Location: Haines City, FL 33844
Job Type: Contract (NO BENEFITS)
Duration: 12 Weeks
Pay Rate: $24/hour 
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Work Setting: Outpatient Clinical / Medical Center

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and dependable Medical Assistant (MA) to support both front-office and back-office clinical operations. The Medical Assistant will assist with patient intake, clinical procedures, scheduling, documentation, and general clinical support while maintaining a high standard of patient care and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support front-office and back-office operations to ensure efficient daily clinical workflows.
• Greet, register, and room patients while preparing examination rooms for visits.
• Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture procedures as required.
• Administer vaccines according to established clinical protocols.
• Perform EKG testing and Point-of-Care (POC) testing as needed.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage incoming telephone calls.
• Assist providers and clinical staff with patient care and other clinical support activities.
• Maintain accurate patient information and documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Maintain examination rooms and ensure required medical supplies are available.
• Provide excellent patient service and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
• Work collaboratively with clinical staff to support quality patient care and smooth daily operations.
• Support health education and patient outreach initiatives focused on improving health and wellness.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience , in addition to an externship.
• Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
• Recent phlebotomy/venipuncture experience required .
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system required.
• Experience with both front-office and back-office medical duties.
• Experience with patient scheduling and appointment coordination.
• Experience rooming patients and obtaining vital signs.
• EKG testing experience preferred.
• Point-of-Care (POC) testing experience preferred.
• Current BLS or CPR certification required .
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a clinical environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with providers, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Interest in health education, patient outreach, and supporting positive patient outcomes.

Other Requirements

Candidates may be asked to provide details regarding the following experience:

• Number of blood draws performed within the last 6 months .
• Recent experience scheduling patient appointments.
• Recent experience taking and documenting vital signs.
• Recent patient-rooming experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification status.
• Recent EKG testing experience.
• Point-of-Care (POC) testing experience within the past 6 months .
• Experience with Athena EMR , if applicable.