Baptist Health Care has been transforming health care in our community for more than 70 years. From our beginnings with a single hospital that opened in 1951 to the present, we have provided groundbreaking care. We will continue that legacy into our future. Baptist is the area’s only remaining not-for-profit health system that is based and led from within the Northwest Florida area. Our corporate office is located in Pensacola, Florida. All decisions that impact our community get made locally, not at a corporate headquarters in another state.

Baptist continuously strives to be a national leader in quality and service. Our organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine and a large network of primary care and specialty physicians. And care is provided at all locations by dedicated, compassionate and experienced teams.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT:
The Medical Assistant assists with patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures. The Medical Assistant position provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs. Provide administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The person in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program or Graduation from a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces required.
• One year out of the last three years medical assistant experience is required in lieu of medical assistant program or military training program.
• Must be certified/registered by day of hire or transfer with one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified or American Medical Technologist (AMT) Registered with an Active Membership or NCMA National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) or National Health Career Association (NHA) or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP- NRCMA) or AMCA-American Medical Certification Association certification.
• BLS through American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment/transfer.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law, medical ethics, human relations and patient education. Skills and ability in administrative and clinical medical assisting. Must be able to communicate effectively through written and/or verbal communication. Basic Computer skills. Knowledge of and ability to perform EKGs and obtain accurate blood pressure readings.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• Hematology
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Orthopedics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
• Primary Care
• Rheumatology
• Urgent Care
• Urology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pensacola, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person