One of the Bay area’s best non-profit employers is seeking to add one Medical Assistants to our Tampa locations. 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
- Excellent pay
- Bonuses
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 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
Statement of Purpose: This position is on-site at a Metro Healthy Communities clinic, supporting a community-based Primary Care team. The Medical Assistant/LPN 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. This position will be based at our Tampa location.
Bilingual is necessary
Sign on bonus of $1000 after 90 days of successful employment
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform patient intake, including vital signs, medical history review, and risk assessments
- Room patients and prepare them for provider visits
- 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
- Travel and work between Hillsborough County clinic locations as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned within Medical Assistant scope of practice
Education & Experience
- LPN licensure from accredited school, currently licensed to practice in the state of Florida
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of MA or LPN experience
- At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience
- At least 1 year of injection experience
- Current CPR certification
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
- 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
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
Expected hours: 40 per week
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least one year of experience administering injections?
- Are you reliably able to travel to various locations in Hillsborough County FL?
Experience:
- Medical Assisting: 2 years (Required)
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
