<p>A Medical Assistant opening at a primary care clinic in Fort Pierce, Florida focused exclusively on senior patient populations. This outpatient, clinic-based role offers hands-on clinical variety — from venipuncture and EKGs to wound care and medication administration — within a structured, team-oriented environment that emphasizes quality outcomes and patient-centered care. A $2,200 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates, and the position comes with a full benefits package including equity and retirement contributions.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,200 sign-on bonus for external candidates</li> <li>Hourly pay range: $16.15 – $28.80 per hour (full-time), determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</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 (equity participation)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Clear performance feedback and defined pathways for role development and advancement</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; drug screening required prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient primary care clinic serving a senior patient population in Fort Pierce, FL</li> <li>Clinical scope includes: venipuncture and blood specimen collection, EKG performance, non-intravenous medication administration, wound dressing changes, staple removal from superficial wounds, culture collection, and simple noninvasive specimen collection</li> <li>Responsible for equipment quality control checks and sterilization via autoclave</li> <li>Rooms patients per established protocols, prepares patients for examination, and documents all care accurately and in real time in the electronic medical record</li> <li>Coordinates patient care activities under direct physician or provider supervision, following Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)</li> <li>Maintains exam and treatment room organization, stocking, cleaning, and infection control compliance</li> <li>Operates diagnostic equipment as part of routine clinical workflow</li> <li>Works within a multidisciplinary team alongside physicians and nursing personnel in a high-standards clinical environment</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 time of hire or within 30 days of hire</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology</li> <li>Basic computer literacy and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel</li> <li>Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to remain calm in emergency situations</li> <li>Tuberculosis screening required; proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis required (via lab confirmation, vaccination records, or physician-documented diagnosis)</li> <li>Preferred: 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience</li> <li>Preferred: working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Pierce sits on Florida's Treasure Coast, offering year-round warm weather, Atlantic Ocean beaches, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle at a cost of living well below South Florida's major metros. The city provides easy access to outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, and nature preserves — while remaining within driving distance of West Palm Beach and Orlando. Fort Pierce's growing healthcare corridor and affordable housing market make it an attractive landing point for clinical professionals seeking sun, community, and career stability.</p>