What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Metro Healthy Communities?
Medical Assistant – Primary Care | Port Richey, FL
Metro Healthy Communities (FQHC) | Full-Time | Outpatient only
One of Tampa Bay's best non-profit healthcare employers is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Port Richey Primary Care team. Metro Healthy Communities is mission driven and offers the opportunity to make a difference in a workplace that values high-quality patient care and teamwork.
What We Offer
- $800 Sign on bonus
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- 401k (403b) retirement plan with 5–7% company match
- Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Free short- and long-term disability insurance
- Fully outpatient setting with no hospital responsibilities
About the Role
Metro Healthy Communities is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing primary care, HIV/HCV/HIV Prevention/STI services, and a wide range of patient-centered supportive and behavioral health services. The Medical Assistant is an essential member of the care team, providing direct clinical support, coordinating patient care, and ensuring accurate documentation while serving diverse populations, including underserved, LGBTQ , and uninsured patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered clinical support in a primary care setting
- Prepare patients for visits by obtaining medical histories, vital signs, screenings, and updating health records
- Assist providers with examinations, procedures, injections, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing within scope of practice
- Coordinate patient care by managing referrals, diagnostic testing, medication requests, and follow-up activities
- Perform other duties within MAscope of practice
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred
- At least 1 year of phlebotomy and injection experience
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation
- Valid Florida driver's license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation
- Must pass Level II background check (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and E-Verify employment eligibility (https://www.e-verify.gov/)
Metro Healthy Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person