Medical Assistant WellMed at Port Saint Lucie - Bilingual Preferred

Medical Assistant WellMed at Port Saint Lucie•Bilingual Preferred Optum DOE•Benefits available 1st of the month following start date. United States, Florida, Port St. Lucie May 14, 2026 $2,200 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of a provider or physician. Duties include organizing the clinical environment and providing support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting the physician and nursing personnel and includes duties listed in the job functions below along with other various other procedures under the direct supervision of the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service, ensures policies and procedures are followed including infection control, and privacy and confidentiality.

Location:

513 NW Lake Whitney Pl STE 101, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Hours:

8am•5pm•Monday•

Friday Primary Responsibilities:

Performs all duties within the scope of a MA's practice Operates diagnostic equipment, removes staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques, collects blood specimens via venipuncture, and performs EKGs Performs quality control checks on equipment Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using autoclave Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and timely Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies Maintains patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms, and sterilizes equipment Practices standard infection control precautions Supports and follows Standard Delegation of orders (SDO) Performs all related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

High School graduate, GED or equivalent Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days of hire Proven knowledge of medical terminology Demonstrated basic computer literacy Proven intermediate Excel skills Proven solid communication skills Demonstrated ability to react calmly in emergency situations This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding Bilingual English/Spanish