Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)
Location: Bartow, FL
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 7 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 40 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: No
Pay Rate: $22–$24/hr (Local)
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Responsibilities
Greet patients, schedule appointments, and assist with front-office operations.
Room patients and prepare them for examinations.
Take and record patient vital signs.
Perform blood draws and venipuncture.
Administer vaccines as directed.
Perform EKG testing and Point-of-Care (POC) testing.
Answer incoming phone calls and assist with patient inquiries.
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Provide clinical and administrative support to physicians and healthcare staff.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with center staff.
Support health education and community outreach initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience (excluding externship).
Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
Phlebotomy/venipuncture experience required.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
Front-office and back-office experience.
Experience with patient scheduling and rooming.
Experience taking and recording vital signs.
EKG and Point-of-Care (POC) testing experience.
Strong communication, computer, and organizational skills.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (to be confirmed).