What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy position at Orlando Immunology Center?
Medical Assistant – HIV/STI Testing & Programs
We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our Testing & Programs Team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on patient care, education, and helping patients connect with the services and resources they need.
This Medical Assistant will support the full testing experience, from patient check-in and documentation through specimen collection, testing, care navigation, post-test counseling, and connection to internal and external programs and resources.
Responsibilities
· Check in patients and complete required testing documentation
· Perform phlebotomy and collect, process, and prepare specimens
· Perform HIV and other approved rapid tests
· Provide pre- and post-test education and counseling
· Provide care navigation and help identify patient needs and barriers to care
· Learn and maintain knowledge of available internal programs, community resources, and external assistance programs
· Educate patients about programs, services, and resources they may benefit from
· Connect and refer patients to appropriate internal and external resources
· Educate patients on HIV/STI prevention, PrEP, nPEP, testing, and treatment options
· Answer patient questions and provide a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental experience
· Coordinate with providers and other team members when additional care or support is needed
· Support patient follow-up and linkage to care
· Participate in program initiatives, trainings, and special projects as needed
Qualifications
· Medical Assistant certification preferred
· Phlebotomy experience required
· Proficiency in venipuncture and specimen collection is a must
· Strong communication and patient service skills
· Strong organizational and documentation skills
· Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
· HIV/STI testing, sexual health, care navigation, or community health experience is a plus
· Bilingual is preferred
Training
Florida HIV/AIDS 500/501 certification is required. Candidates who are not currently certified are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for the selected candidate to obtain certification.
What We Offer
· Competitive pay
· Opportunity for advancement
· Modern clinic environment
· Strong team culture
· Meaningful work helping patients improve their quality of life
· 401K
· Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Paid time off
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22