<p>A Medical Assistant opening at a primary care clinic in Fort Pierce, Florida focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to an adult population. This is a full-time, clinic-based role embedded within a value-driven primary care model that emphasizes care coordination, preventive health, and chronic disease management. A $2,200 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates, and the position offers a competitive hourly range with a full benefits package. Fort Pierce's coastal lifestyle, affordable cost of living, and warm climate make this a compelling destination for clinicians seeking stability and quality of life.</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), based on 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 (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Clear performance feedback and defined development pathways for advancement into other clinical roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, clinic-based Medical Assistant role within a primary care setting serving an adult patient population</li> <li>Rooms patients per protocol, prepares patients for examination, and records care documentation accurately and in real time in the electronic medical record</li> <li>Operates diagnostic equipment including EKG machines; performs venipuncture for blood specimen collection and noninvasive specimen collection techniques</li> <li>Administers non-intravenous medications, changes wound dressings, removes staples from superficial wounds, and obtains wound cultures</li> <li>Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using autoclave; performs quality control checks on clinical equipment</li> <li>Organizes, stocks, and cleans exam and treatment rooms; maintains infection control standards throughout the clinical environment</li> <li>Coordinates patient care as directed by supervising physicians and providers, following Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)</li> <li>Maintains strict patient confidentiality in compliance with privacy and HIPAA policies</li> <li>Works within a multidisciplinary team model alongside physicians and nursing personnel</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 obtainable within 30 days of hire</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology; basic computer literacy and intermediate Excel proficiency required</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>1+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred</li> <li>Working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Pierce sits on Florida's Treasure Coast, offering year-round sunshine, Atlantic Ocean beaches, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle at a cost of living well below South Florida's major metros. The city combines small-town character with easy access to the broader Treasure Coast region, including proximity to Stuart and Vero Beach, and is roughly 90 minutes from both Orlando and Miami. Outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, diving, and nature preserves — is abundant, and the area's growing healthcare infrastructure makes it an increasingly attractive destination for clinical professionals seeking long-term roots.</p>