<p>A full-time Medical Assistant opening at a primary care clinic in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, serving an established adult patient population within a nationally recognized value-based care network. The role carries a $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and offers a structured clinical environment with clear scope-of-practice guidelines, hands-on procedural variety, and a team-based model built around physician-led care. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $16.00–$27.69, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>$3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates (not available to current internal employees)</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Defined development pathways for advancement into additional clinical or operational roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Ambulatory primary care setting focused on adult and senior patient populations within a value-based care model</li> <li>Full clinical rooming workflow: vital signs, patient preparation, and documentation in the electronic medical record</li> <li>Procedural scope includes venipuncture, EKGs, non-intravenous medication administration, wound dressing changes, staple removal, culture collection, and simple noninvasive specimen collection</li> <li>Operation and quality-control checks of diagnostic equipment; sterilization of instruments via autoclave</li> <li>Coordination of patient care under Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO) framework, working directly under physician and nursing supervision</li> <li>Strict infection control, privacy, and confidentiality protocols maintained throughout all patient interactions</li> <li>Exam and treatment room management: stocking, cleaning, and sterilization between patient encounters</li> <li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) capability preferred to serve the local patient community</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required</li> <li>Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification required — or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire</li> <li>Current BLS certification for healthcare providers required at hire or obtainable within 30 days of hire</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer literacy, including intermediate proficiency in Excel</li> <li>Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations</li> <li>Tuberculosis screening and documented immunity (via lab confirmation, vaccination record, or physician diagnosis) to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis required prior to start</li> <li>Pre-employment drug screening required</li> <li>Preferred: 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience; knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding; bilingual English/Spanish fluency</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Port Saint Lucie sits along Florida's Treasure Coast, consistently ranked among the fastest-growing mid-size cities in the United States and recognized for its low crime rate, affordable housing relative to South Florida metros, and abundant outdoor recreation including beaches, golf, and the St. Lucie River. The city offers strong public schools, a growing healthcare corridor, and easy access to both the Palm Beach and Orlando metro areas — making it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking a high quality of life without the cost or congestion of a major urban center.</p>