Tampa General Hospital·Tampa, Florida
Provides clinical and clerical support, including patient rooming, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining medical equipment. Handles administrative tasks such as chart preparation, obtaining lab results, and managing patient communications.
Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines.
The Certified Medical Assistant 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: Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming, and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.
Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's
High School Diploma or GED Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant Or MA-ARMA Basic Life Support Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a certification as a Clinical, Registered, or ARMA Medical Assistant. Must have Basic Life Support certification and at least 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting.
Market context
In Florida, support-services openings often draw steady demand because facilities rely on CNAs and other support staff to keep daily operations moving. These roles are competitive when employers need current Florida CNA licensure, AHA BLS certification, and EKG skills, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here save you time by pulling key details from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any EKG experience clearly in your resume.