Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA) – Primary Care / Outpatient Clinic
Location: Pensacola, FL
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 22 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Thursday: 6:00 AM–4:00 PM | Friday: 6:00 AM–10:00 AM | 40 Hours per Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $22.00–$24.00/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support clinical and administrative operations in a primary care and outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate will have experience with phlebotomy, Athena EMR, patient scheduling, front-desk duties, and back-office clinical support.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship; 2–3 years of experience listed as required.
BLS or CPR certification required. Candidates without certification may start with approval.
Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
Phlebotomy and venipuncture experience, including recent blood draws and specimen collection.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience, including Athena EMR.
Previous outpatient clinic experience.
Front-desk experience, including patient registration, check-in, scheduling, and appointment coordination.
Experience with patient rooming, preparing patients for examinations, and measuring and documenting vital signs.
Experience with Point-of-Care (POC) testing, including recent POC testing experience within the past 6 months.
Experience supporting vaccine administration.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in electronic documentation.
Knowledge of infection control, patient safety, HIPAA regulations, and patient confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities independently in a busy outpatient clinic.
Experience working with patients aged 6 years and older.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing Electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Experience supporting patient education, preventive healthcare services, and community outreach initiatives.
Responsibilities
Support front-office and back-office operations in a primary care outpatient clinic.
Greet patients and manage registration, check-in, scheduling, appointment inquiries, and patient phone calls.
Prepare patients for clinical examinations, obtain vital signs, and document findings.
Perform phlebotomy, venipuncture, blood draws, and specimen collection.
Use Athena EMR to maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
Perform Point-of-Care (POC) testing according to established procedures.
Assist with vaccine administration and related clinical support procedures.
Perform EKGs when qualified and required.
Provide patient education and support preventive healthcare services.
Assist with fee collection, payment processing, and dispensing health center operations.
Follow infection control procedures, patient safety standards, and HIPAA requirements.
Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to support coordinated care.
Support health education and community outreach initiatives as needed.