Medical Assistant – Outpatient Primary Care & Community Health
Description
Medical Assistant – Outpatient Primary Care & Community Health
Location: Tampa, Florida
Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)
About Tampa Family Health Centers
At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service—it’s our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible outpatient primary care to communities throughout Hillsborough County.
Our Medical Assistants are an important part of our community-based care teams, helping patients access preventive services, manage their health, and receive coordinated care close to home.
Join a collaborative healthcare team where you can build meaningful connections with patients while making a difference in the health of our community.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to provide clinical and administrative support in a fast-paced, patient-centered community health setting. This role works closely with providers and care teams to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.
Candidates must be flexible and willing to support multiple specialties, including Women's Health, Pediatrics, Family Practice, and other departments, based on organizational needs.
Essential Responsibilities
Complete patient intake, including vital signs, medical history, medications, and other required documentation
Accurately document patient information in the EHR (EPIC)
Prepare patients and exam rooms for primary care visits
Assist providers during examinations and outpatient procedures
Administer vaccines and perform basic clinical procedures within scope
Perform blood draws, screenings, and other ordered testing
Support preventive care initiatives and routine health screenings
Participate in daily care team huddles and coordinate with providers and clinical staff
Assist with follow-up appointments, referrals, and continuity of care
Help identify barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate resources and services
Educate and support patients in following their treatment and preventive care plans
Support efficient patient flow throughout the health center
Maintain clean, stocked, safe, and compliant exam rooms
Process and route clinical tasks accurately and promptly
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, and other regulatory requirements
Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with a diploma
Current BLS certification
Completion of an in-person Medical Assistant externship in a clinical or medical setting
Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following:
Minimum of 6 months of Medical Assistant experience
Currently enrolled in a medical, nursing, or EMT program
Completed an in-person Medical Assistant externship in a medical or outpatient clinical setting
Outpatient primary care, family medicine, community health, or ambulatory care experience is preferred.
Skills & Abilities
Passion for patient-centered and community-based healthcare
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment
Basic knowledge of medical terminology, primary care procedures, and preventive health services
Ability to communicate compassionately and professionally with patients
Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Detail-oriented approach to clinical documentation and patient care
Commitment to supporting access to high-quality healthcare within the community
Benefits & Rewards
Tampa Family Health Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career goals.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus personal day
- 7 paid company holidays
- Affordable medical insurance with multiple plan options
- $0 copay for eligible employee medical visits and diagnostic testing at TFHC locations when enrolled in a TFHC medical plan
- Discounted pharmacy services through TFHC pharmacies when enrolled in a TFHC medical plan
- Dental insurance with $0 employee-only premium
- Low-cost vision insurance
- Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer-paid Long-Term Disability insurance after eligibility requirements are met
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage
- Optional additional Life and AD&D coverage for employees and eligible family members
- Optional Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution after eligibility requirements are met
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling and work/life support for areas such as childcare, elder care, financial concerns, legal questions, and other everyday needs
- Student loan refinancing and financial wellness resources
- Optional pet insurance
- Access to benefits support for questions regarding coverage, claims, providers, and plan options
Make an Impact in Community Health
If you’re looking for an opportunity to build your Medical Assistant career in outpatient primary care while serving your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Join Tampa Family Health Centers and become part of a care team focused on prevention, access, continuity of care, and improving the health of the communities we serve.
Please note that employee's initial training schedule may differ from the regular schedule of the position. All new hires, including part-time employees, must be available for up to 40 hours of in-person, on-site training during their first week. Additional Mandatory training may continue for approximately two to three weeks, depending on the position and training requirements. Training may take place at a TFHC location other than the employees assigned work location.