Medical Assistant 2

Tampa General Hospital

Posted 2 days ago

Full Time

Tampa, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support, including patient intake, vital sign measurement, and assisting with medical procedures. They are also responsible for maintaining medical records, managing supplies, and performing laboratory tasks like venipuncture and EKGs.

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support, including patient rooming, assisting with medical procedures, and preparing equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, be a Registered or Certified Medical Assistant, and have Basic Life Support certification, along with three months of experience in a clinical setting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Patient intake

Vital signs measurement

Phlebotomy

Injections

Immunizations

EKG

Medical records management

Sterilization

Clinical documentation

Patient communication

Medical supply inventory

Job Description

The Medical Assistant Certified provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.

Essential Functions

  • Patient Intake process: interview patients, measure vital signs; including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.

  • Interview patient and record in template the Subjective and Objective information for visit. Update family, surgical, social, and past medical history in patient's chart.

  • Prepare and administer injections and immunizations’ as prescribed by provider.

  • Set up exam room for all procedures and assist the provider as needed.

  • Ensure all related reports, labs, and information is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.

  • Process all telephone and patient portal messages, and provide feedback and answers to the patient, physician, and or pharmacy.

  • Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, immunizations, expired medications and or immunizations, and oxygen).

  • Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.

  • Perform required venipuncture for all laboratory tests ordered by provider and ensure that they are ordered and processed correctly.

  • Complete all orders and tasks submitted by provider and ensure that all documentation is complete.

  • Performs EKG’s as per provider orders.

  • Complete all clinical documentation accurately and on time.

  • Maintain compliance with all annual online courses and classroom courses.

  • Completes all required CEU’s for certification and or licensing.

  • Refilling of patient medications.

  • Responsible for other duties as assigned.



Education

  • High School Diploma or GED

Certification

  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Work Experience

  • Three (3) months experience in a clinical setting required

Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers. Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions. TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s. TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.

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