What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Coastal Health?
Medical Assistant - Coastal Health
Location: Fernandina Beach Florida | Department: Clinical Operations | Position Type: Full-Time
Coastal Health is seeking a motivated, career-oriented Medical Assistant to join our growing team! This role supports both clinical and administrative functions, helping to provide quality patient care and ensure efficient daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical:
Join a team that values your experience and supports your professional growth. We’re excited to meet the next great addition to our care team!
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.
Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented evidence of completed Medical Assistant externship. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.
Other Requirements: Current documentation of medical assistant certification. Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
Knowledge:
Performance Requirements:
Location: Fernandina Beach Florida | Department: Clinical Operations | Position Type: Full-Time
Coastal Health is seeking a motivated, career-oriented Medical Assistant to join our growing team! This role supports both clinical and administrative functions, helping to provide quality patient care and ensure efficient daily operations.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical:
- Record vital signs and prepare patients for exams
- Assist with procedures and administer medications/injections
- Collect and process lab specimens
- Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms
- Educate patients on treatment plans
- Greet and register patients; verify insurance
- Schedule appointments and handle inbound calls
- Manage medical records and coordinate referrals
- Support billing, coding, and insurance documentation
- Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA compliance)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant diploma (certification preferred)
- CPR certification up-to-date immunizations (Hep B, TB)
- Minimum 3 years of MA experience (Athena EMR preferred)
- Must be skilled in EKGs, vital signs, venipuncture, and injections
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced primary care setting
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- & long-term disability
- 401(k) plan
- Up to 3 weeks paid time off 7 paid holidays
- Career growth in a supportive environment
Join a team that values your experience and supports your professional growth. We’re excited to meet the next great addition to our care team!
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.
Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or documented evidence of completed Medical Assistant externship. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.
Other Requirements: Current documentation of medical assistant certification. Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
Knowledge:
Performance Requirements:
- Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
- Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
- Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
- Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
- Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
- Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.