What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (DAYTONA BEACH) position at Family Health Source Medical Centers?
Northeast Florida Health Services, Inc.
Locations: Pierson | DeLand | Deltona | Daytona, FL
Northeast Florida Health Services, Inc., is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide as-needed clinical and administrative support across multiple primary care sites within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) network.
The ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and a strong commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations.
Responsibilities:
Clinical
- Greet and room patients, verify identity, and obtain vital signs (height, weight, BP, temperature, pulse, respiration, BMI).
- Accurately document patient medical history, medication lists, allergies, and chief complaints in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Prepare exam rooms and assist providers with physical exams and minor procedures.
- Administer vaccines and medications via oral, IM, subcutaneous, and intradermal routes according to protocol.
- Perform venipuncture for lab draws when necessary.
- Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose, HbA1c, rapid strep, lead screening, respiratory illness screening, urine dipstick, pregnancy tests).
- Conduct vision and hearing screenings as appropriate for age.
- Perform EKGs, spirometry, and basic wound care when ordered.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality, according to HIPAA laws and Northeast Florida Health Services (NEFHS) policies.
Administrative
- Schedule follow-up appointments and manage recall/reminder calls.
- Obtain referral authorizations, when necessary, assist to obtain lab results, imaging results, and specialist consultations.
- Process medication refill requests per clinic policy.
- Ensure timely documentation and completion of prior authorizations.
- Participate in team meetings and quality improvement projects.
- Monitor and stock exam rooms and medical supply inventory.
- Ensure exam room cleanliness and infection control compliance.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program required.
- Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or NCMA)
Float Expectations:
- Provide coverage across multiple clinic locations to ensure continuity of care.
- Float to sites based on real-time staffing needs, patient demands, and operational needs.
- Willingness to travel between clinic locations within the service area
- Ability to adapt quickly to different care teams, workflows, and patient populations.
Preferred:
- Experience working in primary care, community health, or ambulatory setting.
- Experience with both pediatric and adult populations.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Proficiency in eClinicalWorks.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
Northeast Florida Health Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Screening Requirement Notice:
In compliance with House Bill 531 (2025) Florida, this position may require a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Applicants are encouraged to review important information regarding the screening process by visiting the official Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Completion of the required screening may be a condition of employment.