Medical Assistant PRN

Department: Urgent Care Center

Job Summary The Urgent Care Medical Assistant assists in the management of patient care and coordinates patient flow to ensure care is delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently, while providing direct and indirect assistance to the patient and physician, and serving as a liaison between the facility, physician, insurance company, and other healthcare agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Current/active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in an Urgent Care Center or Ambulatory/Outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with Windows-based programs.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and the ability to handle difficult customers or situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Previous college or vocational training.
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and demonstrate initiative and self-direction.

Mandatory Education

• HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED, or Certificate.

Preferred Education

• (None specified)

Required License and Certs

• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR.

Preferred License and Certs

• (None specified)

Work Schedule Our urgent care centers are open 7 days a week, 8am-8pm. Evenings, weekends, and holidays are required. Additionally, shifts can vary from 8-hour shifts to 10 and 12-hour shifts. Flexibility to work at all 7 of our urgent care locations is also required, however schedule location preferences will be taken into consideration.

Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care Systems commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/