Certified Medical Assistant needed for an award-winning health system!

Job ID: 24053
Pay Rate: $18 – $19 hour 
Location: On-Site in Jacksonville, FL 
Employment Type: Contract – 1 Year
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

It's those little moments when the patient puts their hand on your arm, looks up at you with teary eyes, and says “Thank you for not judging me for how I acted during that shot.” We know that at the end of the day, even though you feel mentally and physically exhausted, you're still passionate about how you can make tomorrow an even better day. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you've sworn to uphold and value the lives of others before yourself– we appreciate you for that and can't wait to speak with you about this position!

Our client is a one of the most respected health systems in Massachusetts. Dedicated to doing things differently, they’ve been recognized across their vast network for some of their groundbreaking work that pushes the boundaries of healthcare every day. They also believe in giving back, and throughout COVID-19 they’ve been committed to making a difference on the ground, as well as awarding more than $400,000 in grants to local community organizations that combat food insecurity and housing stability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x-ray requisitions under clinic policies.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when the patient is released.

Requirements:

• 1+ year(s) of recent experience as a CMA in an outpatient family practice or primary care setting
• Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work in the US
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant training program
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – AHA/ARC only

Education and Certification Requirements Explained:
Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA/ARC only
Current certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants or Current registration by the American Medical Technologists or other formal program as specified in the TO. Possess certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants OR registration by the American Medical Technologists OR the American Registry of Medical Assistants OR National Center for Competency Testing.

Benefits Offered by Parker Staffing to Contract Employees: 

• Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law) 
• Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access 
• 401K with matching contributions  
• Holiday pay  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

 
 
Parker Staffing offers Non-Clinical Healthcare opportunities throughout the nation. We work on both front-office and back-office positions including Medical Assistants, Nursing Assistants, Case Managers, Medical Coders and Billers, Patient Services Representatives, and more. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!  
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.