Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) I
CAN Community Health Inc.·Sarasota, Florida
CAN Community Health Inc.·Sarasota, Florida
Responsible for performing medical intake, patient evaluations, and phlebotomy tasks. Additionally, the role handles front desk duties including patient scheduling, insurance verification, and payment collection.
Description CAN Community Health is now hiring a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) I Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Extended Hours Schedule (bi-monthly rotating schedule): Weekday 10 am - 8:00 pm; Weekend 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Pay Rate: $21.25 - $24.43 hourly based on experience
Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference every day? We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values.
We have received recognition for more than six (6) years NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.
Why You’ll Love It Here Competitive pay Generous paid PTO and Sick time 11 Paid Company Holidays Paid training and certification support Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%.
Tuition Reimbursement Plan Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment What You’ll Do This position is responsible for the duties of a Medical Assistant, assisting the front desk as well as performing phlebotomy.
Medical Assistant-Primary Tasks Performs medical intake procedures including vital signs and history.
Performs complete patient evaluation and assessment.
Records and reports on symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in patient’s conditions.
Performs immunizations as directed by the physician.
Practice safe phlebotomy skills using standard precautions Front Desk-Primary Tasks Practice CAN Community Health’s mission, vision, and values Greet and assist patients with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality Accurately collect, process and post patient payments, including co-pays, deductibles and outstanding balance.
Verify and updated patient insurance information and eligibility during check-in Schedule and confirm patient appointments, managing any necessary follow-up for missing documentation Phlebotomy Tasks Perform venipuncture and fingerstick on all patients as ordered Identify patients using two unique identifiers and verify test orders prior to specimen collection.
Prepare collection sites using aseptic technique and select appropriate collection equipment.
Label specimens accurately at the point of collection.
Process, centrifuge, and prepare specimens for transport or analysis according to laboratory protocols.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education/Professional Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA) is required or ability to achieve certification within 6 months of hire. CPR certification required 1+ years of experience in a clinical setting preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license. Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ CAN Community Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Market context
Certified Medical Assistant roles in Florida are commonly tied to steady outpatient, primary care, and specialty-clinic staffing needs, so employers often look for candidates who can start contributing quickly. This role is competitive because it requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and CMA, RMA, or CCMA certification required or obtainable within 6 months, with clinical experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of patient-care and back-office support experience.
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