Medical Assistant - Bartow, FL - MS 26-16667

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).