Medical Assistant-Bilingual

One of the Bay area’s best non-profit employers is seeking to add two Bilingual Medical Assistants, to be based in Tampa FL. Now is your chance to make a difference in your dream job! We are a mid-size company with less than 300 employees.

At Metro Healthy Communities, employees enjoy their mission to serve others in a community based workplace that values work and life balance and every individual. We offer:

• Vacation time - 14 days to start! Sick time of 9 days
• Day shift and no weekends
• Excellent pay
• Bonuses
• Generous retirement plan with 5-7% company match
• Medical Insurance, vision and dental insurance
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• Free Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Education benefits
• Casual dress code

Statement of Purpose: This position is on-site at a Metro Healthy Communities clinic, supporting a community-based Primary Care team. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care, clinical support, and accurate documentation, working collaboratively with Providers and staff to deliver safe, high-quality, and compliant care in a diverse community setting.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake, including vital signs, medical history review, and risk assessments
• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits
• Carry out provider orders, including venipuncture, injections, specimen collection, and medication administration
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Triage patient phone calls and walk-ins; identify urgent concerns and escalate appropriately
• Assist with prior authorizations, referrals, and other clinical administrative tasks
• Provide basic patient education and health counseling as directed
• Review charts daily to ensure documentation is complete and visit-ready
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and clinic protocols
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, behavioral health, and support staff
• File lab results, referrals, and medical records as needed
• Assist with data collection and clinic initiatives as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned within LPN/MA scope of practice

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of LPN/MA experience
• At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience
• At least 1 year of injection experience
• Current CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical procedures, and documentation standards
• Experience with OSHA requirements, safety protocols, and compliance standards
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
• Understanding of patient triage and basic community health resources
• Commitment to compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care

Requirements

• Valid Florida driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel between clinic locations if needed
• Successful completion of Level II background check, fingerprinting, and E-Verify employment eligibility

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• MA: Have you graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program?
• What EHR/EMR programs have you used?
• Are you able to reliably travel to various locations as needed?

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Injection administration: 1 year (Preferred)
• EHR/EMR: 1 year (Required)
• Medical Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33613 (Required)

Work Location: In person