About this role
Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.
Required Skills:
High School Diploma or GED - Required
Certified - Clinical Medical Assistant Or
Registered Medical Assistant Or
MA-ARMA And
Basic Life Support
Work Experience and Additional Information
Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting
Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
· Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling
· Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information
· Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming, and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
· Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
· Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
· Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.
· Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's
Other facts
About Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
What you'll do
- The Certified Medical Assistant provides essential clinical support, including patient rooming and assisting with medical procedures, alongside maintaining cleanliness of equipment and preparing charts prior to patient visits. This role also involves clerical support such as obtaining necessary referral notes, images, and lab results for scheduled appointments.
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