Medical Assistant - Beneva Village

Location: Sarasota, FL 34231
Pay: $19-$23 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Medical Assistant to join a growing primary care team focused on providing high-quality, personalized care to the senior population. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, support providers, and contribute to improving overall patient health and wellness.

The ideal candidate has hands-on clinical experience, is comfortable performing phlebotomy, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Candidates should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering an excellent patient experience.

• Greet patients, prepare examination rooms, and assist with patient intake and rooming.

• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and relevant patient information.

• Perform phlebotomy, blood draws, and other routine clinical procedures.

• Conduct EKGs, administer injections, and assist with routine examinations and screenings.

• Perform diabetic retinopathy screenings and other preventive health assessments.

• Assist providers with patient care, procedures, and clinical documentation.

• Identify and communicate changes in patient conditions or concerns to the primary care provider.

• Support care gap closure, quality measures, pre-visit planning, and patient follow-up activities.

• Manage patient phone calls, messages, referrals, faxes, and other administrative tasks.

• Provide patient education and health coaching to encourage healthy lifestyle choices and ongoing wellness.

• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, bandaging, suture removal, and basic first aid as directed.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Follow established clinical protocols, OSHA guidelines, and patient safety standards.

• Collaborate with providers and team members to ensure efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience.

• Medical Assistant diploma required; candidates must be able to provide a copy.

• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience.

• Strong phlebotomy skills; six or more months of phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs), such as eClinicalWorks or Athena.

• Previous experience working with senior or geriatric patients is preferred.

• Experience with value-based care, preventive screenings, or quality measures is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, providers, and multidisciplinary care teams.

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

• Consistent weekday schedule with no PRN shifts or flexible late-start/early-out arrangements.

• Fast-paced primary care setting with a collaborative clinical team.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?