One of the Bay area’s best non-profit employers is seeking to add a Medical Assistant to one of our St. Petersburg clinics. Now is your chance to make a difference in your dream job! We are a mid-size company with less than 300 employees.
At Metro Healthy Communities, employees enjoy their mission to serve others in a community based workplace that values work and life balance and every individual.
We offer:
- Vacation time - 14 days to start
- Sick time of 9 days
- Day shift and no weekends
- Bonuses
- Generous retirement plan with 5-7% company match
- Medical Insurance,
- Vision
- Dental insurance
- 9 Company Paid Holidays
- Free Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Education benefits
- Casual dress code
- Wellness Program
- Sign on bonus of $1000 after 90 days of successful employment
Statement of Purpose: This position is on-site at a Metro Healthy Communities clinic in St. Petersburg FL, supporting a community-based Primary Care team. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, clinical support, and accurate documentation, working collaboratively with Providers and staff to deliver safe, high-quality, and compliant care in a diverse community setting.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform patient intake, including vital signs, medical history review, and risk assessments
- Room patients and prepare them for provider visit
- Carry out provider orders, including venipuncture, injections, specimen collection, and medication administration
- Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record
- Triage patient phone calls and walk-ins; identify urgent concerns and escalate appropriately
- Assist with prior authorizations, referrals, and other clinical administrative tasks
- Provide basic patient education and health counseling as directed
- Review charts daily to ensure documentation is complete and visit-ready
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and clinic protocols
- Collaborate with providers, nurses, behavioral health, and support staff
- File lab results, referrals, and medical records as needed
- Assist with data collection and clinic initiatives as requested
- Perform other duties as assigned within Medical Assistant scope of practice
- Travel to various locations in Pinellas County as needed
Education & Experience
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience
- At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience
- At least 1 year of injection experience
- Current CPR certification
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and documentation standards
- Experience with OSHA requirements, safety protocols, and compliance standards
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
- Understanding of patient triage and basic community health resources
- Commitment to compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.
Requirements:
- Valid Florida driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation
- Ability to travel between clinic locations
- Successful completion of Level II background check, fingerprinting, and E-Verify employment eligibility
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Application Question(s):
- Which EMR system(s) have you used?
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
- injections: 1 year (Required)
- Medical Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 (Required)
Work Location: In person
