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/Week
Pay Rate: $22–$24/hr
Note: This job doesn’t offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support front- and back-office operations in a primary care or outpatient clinic. The ideal candidate will have experience with patient care, phlebotomy, Athena EMR, and clinical procedures while helping ensure efficient clinic operations.
Responsibilities
Greet, register, check in, and room patients.
Obtain and document vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
Perform blood draws, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and specimen collection.
Perform point-of-care (POC) testing and assist with vaccine administration.
Perform EKGs as needed.
Schedule appointments, answer phone calls, and coordinate patient inquiries.
Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation using Athena EMR.
Assist with patient education, preventive healthcare services, and health education initiatives.
Support medication and vaccine administration procedures.
Assist with fee collection, payment processing, and dispensing health center operations.
Follow infection-control procedures, patient safety standards, and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to patients aged 6 years and older.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support daily clinic operations.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, excluding externship; 2–3 years preferred.
Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
Current BLS or CPR certification required.
Phlebotomy and venipuncture experience required.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience required.
Athena EMR experience required.
Previous outpatient clinic experience required.
Front-desk experience required.
Experience with patient scheduling, registration, check-in, and rooming.
Recent experience with point-of-care testing within the past 6 months.
Experience with blood draws, specimen collection, and vaccine administration.
Strong computer, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Knowledge of infection control, patient safety, and HIPAA regulations.
Ability to manage multiple clinical and administrative responsibilities in a busy outpatient setting.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining patient confidentiality.