At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
**Summary:**
The Medical Assistant assists providers with patient examination, procedures and treatment. Responsible for patient histories, routine lab procedures and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab. Follows up on test orders and reports results to provider and patient, provides and maintains patient education materials, maintains medical equipment, and orders clinical supplies. Creates and maintains patient electronic medical record (EMR). Complies with all OSHA and CLIA regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Approved Medical Assistant Certification required within 6 months of hire date or proof of active license/certification or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician); or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), or Paramedic.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
**Education:**
**Essential:**
* HS Graduate or Equivalent GED
**Nonessential:**
* Technical Program Completion or Degree
**Education specialization:**
**Nonessential:**
* Medical Assisting
**Education equivalent experience:**
**Essential:**
* Required - High School or Equivalent; Preferred - Technical - Medical Assistant
**Nonessential:**
* Required - High School or Equivalent; Preferred - Technical - Medical Assistant
**Credentials:**
**Essential:**
* Credential Requirements in Comments
**Credential equivalent experience:**
**Essential:**
* Required - Reference summary for details - within 6 months
**Experience:**
**Nonessential:**
* Medical Assistant
**Facility:**
BayCare Health System, Talent Development Team-BMGS
**Location:** **Concourse Ctr**
**Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No**
**Shift Hours:** **8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (May Vary)**
**Shift:** **Shift 1**
**Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies**
**Weekend Work:** **None**
**On Call:** **No**
**How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
**Position** Medical Assistant
**Location** Tampa:HealthPoint Eisenhower | Physician Practice - Med Office | Full Time
**Req ID** 124858