Lead Medical Assistant, Primary Care Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Lead Medical Assistant, Primary Care in Miami, FL at Baptist Health involves assisting physicians in patient care, measuring vital signs, recording patient information, and overseeing new medical assistants. The position pays $20.32 - $26.42 per hour, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent, along with specific medical licenses and certifications. Candidates must demonstrate compassion, effective communication, and leadership skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Job Description
Lead Medical Assistant, Primary Care 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars
Miami, FL Sign-On Bonus:
Up to $3,000 Baptist Health is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients’ shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.
Description:
Works under the clinical supervision of the practice physician(s) and clinic supervisor/manager and is responsible for assisting the physicians in the practice. Assists in examination and treatment of patients, rooms patients and obtains information, measures vital signs (i.e.: pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximeter, pain level, weight, and height), and records information on patients’ charts/Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Also collects and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Serves as a resource to new medical assistants regularly and consistently and orients new employees. Assists the clinic leadership team with orienting employees, ongoing competencies for MAs, reviewing/revising processes, and audits of the medical assistant team. Estimated pay range for this position is $20.32 – $26.42 / hour depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees:
High School Diploma, Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, GED or equivalent training or experience required.
Licenses & Certifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse. Paramedic. Certified Medical Assistant. Emergency Medical Technician. Certified Nursing Assistant. Basic Life Support. Registered Medical Assistant.
Additional Qualifications:
Must have at least one of the above required licenses/certifications (CMA, RMA, CNA, LPN, EMT, Paramedic). BLS required for all. For Primary Care Practices, EKG and Phlebotomy Certifications are also required for employees with the CNA license only.
CNA, LPN, EMT
license must be from Florida. Must be a professional, detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written). Possesses compassionate demeanor, excellent customer service skills and high ethical standards.
HIPAA/OSHA
compliance required. Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment. Proficient in computer applications and typing skills. Proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems required. Associates Degree preferred. Bilingual preferred. Knowledge of Health Care regulatory guidelines and Medical Terminology required. Leadership skills a must.
Minimum Required Experience:
3 years EOE, including disability/vets