Medical Assistant, OP Procedures

At Baptist Health, our mission, vision, and values guide everything we do. We are dedicated to positively impacting the human experience for our patients, employees, and physicians. Our success is built on a strong culture of quality, compassion, and commitment shared by every member of the Baptist Health family.

Baptist Health has once again earned a place on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list — marking an incredible 26th recognition! This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional care to the communities we proudly serve.

• #45 overall
  , climbing 25 spots from #70 last year
• Highest-ranked company in Florida
• Only health care company in Florida
• 4th highest-ranked hospital system nationwide
• One of only 5 companies in Florida recognized
• One of just 10 health care-related organizations included

We offer flexible scheduling and a wide range of benefits designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:

• Onsite childcare at Baptist Health Early Learning Centers
• Wellness Advantage fitness and wellness programs
• Baptist Health Market employee discount store
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Life Works employee assistance program
• Pastoral care and lactation services
• Public transportation benefits

• Team bonuses and employee recognition awards
• Retirement plans with up to 4% matched contributions
• PTO cash-out options
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Employee referral program
• Student loan refinancing through So Fi
• Free life insurance and dependent life insurance
• Career counseling and group legal services
• Work-life integration programs

At Baptist Health, we invest in our people so you can thrive—both personally and professionally.

The Medical Assistant works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and clinic supervisor/manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice. The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients, rooms patients and obtains information, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, pain level, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts/Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

The Medical Assistant also collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Estimated pay range for this position is $21.24 - $27.61 / hour depending on experience.

• High School Diploma, Certificate, GED, training or experience required.

• Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Paramedic.
• AAMA Certified Medical Assistant.
• Emergency Medical Technician.
• Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Basic Life Support.
• Registered Medical Assistant.

• Must have at least one of the above required licenses/certifications (MA, CNA, LPN, EMT, Paramedic).
• Medical Assistants with a Certificate or Diploma of Completion of a Medical Assistant training program hired after 7/1/16 will have up to 6 months from start of employment with BHSF to obtain Medical Assistant Certification.
• Effective 11/3/17, a Foreign Medical Doctor with a Foreign Medical Doctor Diploma will no longer be qualified to be hired in the Medical Assistant role.
• BLS required for all.
• For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications are also required for employees with the CNA license only.
• CNA, LPN, EMT license must be from Florida.
• Must be a professional, organized detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Possesses compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards.
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance required.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment efficiently.
• Proficient in computer applications and typing skills.
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Health Care regulatory guidelines and Medical Terminology a plus.

Minimum

Required Experience:

1 Year

EOE, including disability/vets

Pay: $21.24 - $27.61 per hour

Work Location:

In person