Medical Assistant - PACE

Medical Assistant

PACE, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Pinellas Park, FL. In this role, the Medical Assistant will partner with the clinic nurses and physicians/APRNs to help create more efficiency with the use of nurse and physician/APRN time and assume various clinical and non-clinical tasks currently performed by the other clinic staff in compliance with state practice acts and regulations.

What is PACE?

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain safe and independent in their own homes.

• Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact: Build long-term connections with participants, supporting them through all stages of carethis is a meaningful alternative to traditional inpatient or facility-based care.
• Team-Driven, Preventive Focus: Collaborate closely with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other clinicians in a proactive care model focused on prevention, wellness, and holistic well-being.

What You'll Do

• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, EKGs, and nebulizer treatments.
• Assist with medication refills, specialist referrals, and appointment scheduling.
• Enter orders and ensure medical records and test results are available for patient visits.
• Prepare patient information and medication lists for providers.
• Administer IM/SC injections and perform simple dressing changes under physician supervision.
• Answer phones, relay messages, and complete demographic forms.
• Clean and process instruments and perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Serve as a chaperone and assist patients with mobility and activities of daily living as needed.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); more advanced education preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

What You'll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life. At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.

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