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Ops Medical Assistant
Job in
North Port, Sarasota County, Florida, 34290, USA
Listed on 2026-02-08
Listing for:
Flmedical
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Medical Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Requisition No: 869633
Agency:
Department of Health
Working Title:
OPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT
- Pay Plan:
Temp
Position Number:
Salary: $19.71 - $20.00 / hour
Posting Closing Date: 02/19/2026
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PositionOPS MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Your Specific Responsibilities- Direct Patient Care
- Prepares client for clinic visit; measures height, weight, temperature, medical history, and enters information into the client’s chart.
- Assists physicians with patient care, treatments, and procedures; sets up trays and instruments for procedures, passes instruments.
- Performs in-house laboratory testing as needed, including venipunctures, urinalysis, hemoglobin, and pregnancy tests; collects and prepares specimens for in-house or outside laboratory analysis and assists in labeling and processing specimens obtained by providers.
- Assists with client routing in the clinic area; maintains optimum clinic flow by preparing exam rooms and directing clients to stations; identifies problems and seeks solutions with clinic staff.
- Bilingual client support: provide essential Spanish translation services to assist clients with limited English proficiency.
- Prepares inventories and helps with ordering supplies and LARC devices following the FDOH guidelines; processes reconciliation of received orders for accuracy and accountability.
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies; checks supply in lab, work-up area, and exam rooms daily; maintains a clean and safe work environment by routine checks of equipment and cleaning.
- Cleans, sterilizes, and stores equipment/instruments after procedures.
- Monitors patient education material supplies and replenishes as needed before and during clinic sessions.
- Anticipates and communicates deficiencies with supervisor.
- Prepares and submits reports needed for state program requirements.
- Assists providers in the care and follow-up of clients with abnormal Pap tests and receiving colposcopy procedures to maintain treatment adherence and referrals.
- Ensures clients are informed about abnormal results.
- Coordinates repeat Pap tests as ordered by Providers.
- Schedules clients for colposcopy procedures; prepares colposcopy room with supplies and required forms; assists provider with colposcopy procedures; prepares and submits specimens to the lab.
- Coordinates referrals to internal departments and/or community agencies to ensure clients receive needed services; follows up to ensure referrals are completed.
- Updates Care Coordination Plan in HMS as needed; sends reminders and follow-up letters when clients are non-compliant.
- Admissions
- Monitors the admission process for adequate staffing and flow; ensures proper documentation is obtained from the patient; ensures forms and labeling are completed and sent into clinic.
- Uses the Health Management System (HMS) to schedule time slots for patients.
- Verifies demographic and insurance information before securing appointment slots.
- Submits timesheets in Peoples’ First timely each pay period.
- Enters Employee Activity Record System (EARS) data into the HMS system within seven days.
- Reads and uses email daily to ensure proper communication with supervisor and co-workers on work-related issues.
- Participates in unit Quality Improvement initiatives to ensure quality assurance of primary care services.
- Attends and participates in unit, division, and agency staff meetings.
- Knowledge of clinical procedures
- Customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of EHR
- Basic computer knowledge
Minimum
- High school diploma or GED
- One to three years of experience as a medical assistant
- One to three years of phlebotomy experience
- English / Spanish bilingual (written and oral)
Preferred
- Certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants, The American Medical Technologists, or the National Center for Competency Testing
- One or more years of experience conducting patient intakes
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