Medical Assistant - Outpatient Primary Care & Community Health

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant – Outpatient Primary Care & Community Health

Location: Tampa, Florida
Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)

About Tampa Family Health Centers

At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service—it’s our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible outpatient primary care to communities throughout Hillsborough County.

Our Medical Assistants are an important part of our community-based care teams, helping patients access preventive services, manage their health, and receive coordinated care close to home.

Join a collaborative healthcare team where you can build meaningful connections with patients while making a difference in the health of our community.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to provide clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced, patient-centered community health setting. This role works closely with providers and care teams to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care. 

Candidates must be flexible and willing to support multiple specialties, including Women's Health, Pediatrics, Family Practice, and other departments, based on organizational needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Complete patient intake, including vital signs, medical history, medications, and other required documentation

• Accurately document patient information in the EHR (EPIC)

• Prepare patients and exam rooms for primary care visits

• Assist providers during examinations and outpatient procedures

• Administer vaccines and perform basic clinical procedures within scope

• Perform blood draws, screenings, and other ordered testing

• Support preventive care initiatives and routine health screenings

• Participate in daily care team huddles and coordinate with providers and clinical staff

• Assist with follow-up appointments, referrals, and continuity of care

• Help identify barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate resources and services

• Educate and support patients in following their treatment and preventive care plans

• Support efficient patient flow throughout the health center

• Maintain clean, stocked, safe, and compliant exam rooms

• Process and route clinical tasks accurately and promptly

• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and other regulatory requirements

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with a diploma

• Current BLS certification

• Completion of an in-person Medical Assistant externship in a clinical or medical setting

Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Minimum of 6 months of Medical Assistant experience

• Currently enrolled in a medical, nursing, or EMT program

• Completed an in-person Medical Assistant externship in a medical or outpatient clinical setting

Outpatient primary care, family medicine, community health, or ambulatory care experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Passion for patient-centered and community-based healthcare

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, primary care procedures, and preventive health services

• Ability to communicate compassionately and professionally with patients

• Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Detail-oriented approach to clinical documentation and patient care

• Commitment to supporting access to high-quality healthcare within the community

Benefits & Rewards

Tampa Family Health Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career goals.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus personal day
• 7 paid company holidays
• Affordable medical insurance with multiple plan options
• $0 copay for eligible employee medical visits and diagnostic testing at TFHC locations when enrolled in a TFHC medical plan
• Discounted pharmacy services through TFHC pharmacies when enrolled in a TFHC medical plan
• Dental insurance with $0 employee-only premium
• Low-cost vision insurance
• Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability insurance after eligibility requirements are met
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage
• Optional additional Life and AD&D coverage for employees and eligible family members
• Optional Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling and work/life support for areas such as childcare, elder care, financial concerns, legal questions, and other everyday needs
• Student loan refinancing and financial wellness resources
• Optional pet insurance
• Access to benefits support for questions regarding coverage, claims, providers, and plan options

Make an Impact in Community Health

If you’re looking for an opportunity to build your Medical Assistant career in outpatient primary care while serving your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Tampa Family Health Centers and become part of a care team focused on prevention, access, continuity of care, and improving the health of the communities we serve.

Please note that employee's initial training schedule may differ from the regular schedule of the position. All new hires, including part-time employees, must be available for up to 40 hours of in-person, on-site training during their first week. Additional Mandatory training may continue for approximately two to three weeks, depending on the position and training requirements. Training may take place at a TFHC location other than the employees assigned work location.