Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant I

Location: 2227 US Highway 27 South, Sebring, FL 33870 Schedule: MondayThursday 8:00 AM5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM12:00 PM Pay Range: $19$23/hr Experience Required: 12 years as a Medical Assistant Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays

About the Role

MPG is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Medical Assistant I to support our physicians. This role ensures smooth patient flow, accurate documentation, and exceptional patient care through hands-on clinical support, coordination, and patient education. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and take pride in delivering high-quality care, this position is an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient intakes, including vital signs, medical histories, medications, and allergies
• Assist providers with exams, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing
• Perform EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection
• Prepare, label, and process lab samples and point-of-care tests
• Maintain infection control, safety protocols, and equipment calibration
• Support triage, care coordination, and transitions across clinical settings
• Provide patient education on medications, treatment plans, chronic conditions, and preventive care
• Document clinical data and provider instructions accurately in the EHR
• Schedule appointments, manage referrals, authorizations, and track test results
• Verify insurance coverage and assist with prior authorizations, billing, and coding
• Monitor inventory and prepare exam/procedure rooms with required supplies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and safety drills
• Facilitate communication among patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and compliance standards
• Demonstrate excellent guest service to patients and internal team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Injections
• Manual vital signs
• EMR experience
• EKG competency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 12 years of Medical Assistant experience
• Open to all specialties; primary care experience not required
• Strong communication, patient-service, and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage recurring clinical tasks