Location: Pensacola, FL
Contract Duration: 22 Weeks (NO BENEFITS)
Work Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday, 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable, patient-focused Medical Assistant to support front-office and back-office operations in a busy outpatient healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with patient intake, appointment scheduling, vital signs, phlebotomy, and clinical support procedures.
This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers and clinical staff while maintaining patient confidentiality and quality care standards.
Greet, room, and prepare patients for provider visits in a professional and courteous manner.
Schedule appointments and assist with patient communications.
Answer incoming telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate staff.
Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs and medical information.
Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture and assist with laboratory procedures.
Administer vaccines and provide clinical support as needed.
Perform Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) according to established procedures.
Assist with EKG testing when required.
Maintain accurate patient records using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Support front-office activities, including collecting patient fees.
Coordinate with providers and healthcare staff to maintain efficient clinic workflows.
Follow clinic policies, procedures, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality requirements.
Support daily operations in an outpatient and dispensing health center environment.
Minimum of 1 year of professional Medical Assistant experience; externship experience does not count toward this requirement.
Hands-on experience with phlebotomy and venipuncture.
Recent experience with patient scheduling, rooming, and vital signs documentation.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with electronic patient records.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team-oriented clinical environment.
Strong attention to detail and professional patient service.
Medical Assistant certification.
Occupational Health experience.
Experience with Athena EMR.
EKG testing experience.
Recent experience performing Point-of-Care Testing (POCT).
Current BLS or CPR certification.
Provides care to patients aged 2 years and older.
Includes patient fee collection responsibilities.
Experience in an outpatient or dispensing health center is beneficial.
The position does not involve HomeMed services.