Medical Assistant
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Medical Assistant
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Regional not-for-profit health system and hospitals
First Physicians Group (FPG) is hiring Medical Assistants!
*Both experienced and entry-level Medical Assistants are encouraged to apply.
As a Clinical Care Coordinator I, you’ll work directly with patients and healthcare providers to support high-quality, day-to-day clinical care. Responsibilities may include:
Medical Assistant positions are available at our outpatient practices throughout:
Sarasota | Venice | Lakewood Ranch | Osprey | North Port | Bradenton
Opportunities may be available in a variety of specialties, including:
Compensation:
Starting pay within this range is determined based on your years of Medical Assistant work experience, while also considering internal equity to support fair and consistent compensation across comparable positions.
$750 referral bonus available! If a current employee referred you, be sure to include their name as your referral source when completing your application. This is required to qualify for the referral bonus.
Referral bonus eligibility requirements apply. Individuals who have previously worked for SMH are not eligible for the referral bonus.
There Are Multiple Ways to Qualify
You only need to meet ONE of the following three requirements:
Already certified?Have an active CMA or RMA certification through an accepted organization such as AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT, AAH, or NAHP.
Have EMT license?Have a current EMT license plus at least one year of Medical Assistant or clinical healthcare experience.
Already working as a Medical Assistant but not certified?Must have at least one year of Medical Assistant work experience. You may qualify without current CMA/RMA certification, but you will be required to obtain an approved CMA or RMA certification within 12 months of hire.
- Prefer one (1) year of clinical experience in an outpatient physician’s office practice.- Prefer experience with electronic practice management and electronic health record programs.- Prefer the ability to demonstrate self-direction and initiative.- Prefer demonstrated knowledge of electronic practice management and electronic health records software along with skill in all Microsoft office software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point).
High School Diploma, GED or Certificate
- Require Basic Life Support/CPR certification; or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire/transfer date.
Accepted medical assistant certifications include: CMA (AAMA), NHA, NCCT, RMA (AMT or AAH), NRCMA (NAHP).
Most FPG Medical Assistant positions offer:
Schedules may vary depending on the practice and location.
North Port Exception:FPG Internal Medicine & Pediatrics office in North Port is currently our only location with extended evening and weekend hours, including:Regional not-for-profit health system and hospitals
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System provides regional hospital and outpatient care in Southwest Florida, operating two acute-care hospitals (the flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital and SMH-Venice with 212 beds), two freestanding ERs, and a network of outpatient centers with over 2,500 medical staff. Care is delivered across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services within a single regional network to ensure coordinated, comprehensive treatment. It is the region's only public, not-for-profit health system, serving as a safety net for uninsured and underinsured, which helps it offer broad access and community-focused care. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality health care to residents through an integrated network that meets diverse needs.
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