Medical assistant specialist - Internal medicine - Full time
WATSON CLINIC LLP·Polk County, Florida
WATSON CLINIC LLP·Polk County, Florida
Perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to ensure smooth physician office operations. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, assisting with medical procedures, and administering medications.
Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. In addition to administrative duties, Medical Assistants perform clinical duties in accordance with state law and Clinic requirement. Essential Functions Summons and prepares patient for office visit. Assists the physician with medical office procedures Administers medication, including injections; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physicians as required by specialty. Adheres to nursing policy and procedure when documenting information in patient’s medical record. Maintains the integrity of the office Performs additional duties specific to the specialty, and/or acquires additional license or credentials. Accepts responsibility for reading and referencing new policies and procedures and Nursing Update newsletters and assumes responsibility for maintaining current certification in CPR.
Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of Medical Assistant work experience within the last 2 years. Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Current BLS certification or to be completed within first 90 days of employment. Preferred Education and Experience: Experience or training in a medical health care facility as a Medical Assistant
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.
