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Medical Assistant Certified - USFTGP Bariatrics

Tampa General HospitalTampa, FLPosted 1d ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $23.09 an hour, the middle half $22.02–$24.91, across 166 jobs that state their pay. Medical assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $21 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines. The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support such as patient rooming in addition to assistance with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, chart preparation, obtaining referral notes, images and lab results prior to patient visits.

Required Skills :

High School Diploma or GED - Required

Certified - Clinical Medical Assistant Or

Registered Medical Assistant Or

MA-ARMA And

Basic Life Support

Work Experience and Additional Information

Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
  • Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling
  • Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information
  • Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming, and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
  • Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
  • Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.
  • Demonstrates all of the Medical Assistant KSA's

From Tampa General Hospital's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Tampa, FL. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, imaging techs and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Tampa General Hospital

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