Medical Assistant II

Medical Assistant II - Primary Care

Vero Beach, FL

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II to join our Primary Care team in Vero Beach, Florida .

The Medical Assistant II is an advanced role responsible for providing patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed healthcare provider. The Medical Assistant II serves as a clinical resource, supports efficient patient flow, and delivers exceptional service to patients and families while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain/update vital signs, medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers with procedures and treatments.
• Administer vaccines, injections, medications, and perform point-of-care testing in accordance with established policies and scope of practice.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens as needed.
• Document patient information accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate patient flow and prioritize clinical tasks to support efficient clinic operations.
• Provide patient and family education as directed by the provider.
• Support care coordination activities, referrals, authorizations, and follow-up needs.
• Maintain clinical equipment, supplies, and exam rooms in accordance with infection prevention and safety standards.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for Medical Assistant I team members and assist with onboarding and training activities as assigned.
• Collaborate effectively with providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality pediatric care.

Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent applicable clinical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice, ambulatory, outpatient, or clinic setting.
• Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, or equivalent) or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Preferred

• Pediatric or primary care experience.
• Experience administering immunizations and performing point-of-care testing.
• Experience with Epic EMR.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

Why Join Nemours?

Nemours Children's Health is one of the nation's leading pediatric health systems, dedicated to advancing Whole Child Health by addressing children's physical, emotional, social, and developmental needs.

When you join Nemours, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization committed to creating the healthiest generations of children. We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement savings programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, family-centered culture

About Vero Beach & the Community We Serve

Nemours Children's Health is proud to care for children and families throughout Florida's Treasure Coast. Our Vero Beach practice plays an important role in expanding access to high-quality pediatric care close to home, allowing families to receive trusted care within their own community.

As part of Nemours Children's Health, providers and associates in Vero Beach are connected to one of the nation's leading pediatric health systems, with access to a broad network of specialists, advanced pediatric resources, and evidence-based care. Together, we help ensure children and families across the region receive coordinated care throughout every stage of childhood.

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Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .