Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Medical AssistantJob Description
This Medical Assistant position supports a busy primary care clinic by working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care. The role focuses on rooming patients, performing clinical and administrative tasks, and helping ensure efficient day-to-day clinic operations in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
Responsibilities
- Greet and room patients for scheduled appointments in a timely and professional manner.
- Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs, medical history, current medications, and reason for visit.
- Prepare patients for examinations and in-office procedures, ensuring comfort and clear communication.
- Assist physicians and advanced practice providers during examinations and minor procedures.
- Perform basic clinical testing and collect specimens as needed, following established protocols.
- Prepare, clean, and maintain exam rooms, including stocking and organizing medical supplies.
- Update and maintain accurate and complete patient information within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Assist with prescription refill requests and other patient follow-up needs as directed by providers.
- Communicate provider instructions, care plans, and next steps to patients and families in a clear and compassionate manner.
- Coordinate referrals, laboratory work, imaging, and other patient care services as assigned.
- Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and HIPAA guidelines at all times.
- Provide excellent customer service while maintaining professionalism, empathy, and respect for patients and families.
- Support front desk and administrative functions such as insurance verification and patient education when needed.
- Perform blood draws and phlebotomy tasks as required.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team, assisting with additional clinical and administrative duties as needed to support smooth clinic operations.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or GED.
- Medical Assistant diploma, certification, or a minimum of 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience.
- At least 1+ year of experience in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Previous experience in a physician practice, primary care, family medicine, or outpatient clinic preferred.
- Strong patient-care skills with a focus on compassion and professionalism.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, and clinical staff.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical setting.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
- Basic computer skills and experience using electronic medical records (EMR) or electronic health records (EHR).
- Knowledge of medical terminology and vital signs measurement.
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented work habits.
- Customer service mindset with a patient-focused approach.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) knowledge or willingness to obtain if required.
- Ability to perform phlebotomy and blood draws, or willingness to learn if needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Formal Medical Assistant training or completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or similar credential is a plus.
- Experience with EMR/EHR systems and electronic medical records documentation.
- Familiarity with front desk responsibilities such as insurance verification and patient check-in/check-out.
- Experience in patient education and explaining care instructions in an understandable way.
- Background in healthcare customer service or medical office support.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.
- Comfort working with a patient volume of approximately 2030 patients per day.
Work Environment
This role is fully onsite in a primary care clinic that typically sees between 20 and 30 patients per day. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing a consistent daytime workweek. You will work in exam rooms and clinical areas, using electronic medical record (EMR) systems and standard medical equipment for vital signs, basic testing, and phlebotomy. The environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, holiday pay, and paid time off that accrues over hours worked. Upon conversion to a permanent role, team members are eligible for additional benefits such as nine paid holidays, increased PTO (including approximately 15 days of PTO), and performance-based pay raises. The clinic recognizes outstanding performance with PTO tokens worth one hour of PTO each, which can be used at any time and accumulated without limit. The organization fosters a positive, appreciative culture, regularly hosting employee lunches, dinners, and social events to celebrate and support the team. Professional, clean clinical attire is expected to maintain a safe and respectful environment for patients and staff.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fleming Island, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fleming Island,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
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