Ascension·Gulf Breeze, Florida
Manage the patient journey by collecting vitals and medical history while assisting providers during examinations. Handle administrative workflows including charting, processing referrals, and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. What additional requirements you'll need 1 year of medical assistant experience. Medical assistant education and training.
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Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
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Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. One year of medical assistant experience and training is required, with AAMA credentialing preferred.
Market context
Primary care Medical Assistant roles in Florida are typically in steady demand because clinics need support with rooming, vitals, documentation, and patient flow. Competition often centers on candidates who already have BLS, a medical assistant credential such as CMA or RMA, and experience in fast-paced outpatient settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your BLS timeline and highlight any primary care or front-office experience in your application.