Medical Assistant II (Perinatal program, Port St. Lucie)

Nemours Children's Health Port St. Lucie, FL, US

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Medical Assistant (Perinatal Program), Full-time to join our Port St. Lucie Team

Position Overview

The Perinatal Medical Assistant supports healthcare providers, patients and other healthcare team members in our maternal-fetal medicine clinics. This role involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate care for expectant mothers and their families throughout pregnancy, to include high- risk cases. The Perinatal Medical Assistant acts as a vital member of the healthcare team, promoting positive patient experience and supporting optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.

The Perinatal Medical Assistant (MA) performs and assists with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional and departmental responsibilities as directed by the provider and per policy/ protocol with careful adherence to their defined scope of practice. The Perinatal MA acts as a resource and provides front desk cross coverage as needed, as well as serving as a coach, preceptor, and mentor to new/ float medical assistant associates.

Qualifications

Medical Assistant I:

Entry-level position.
Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program is preferred.
Certification preferred (see below)
Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
American Heart Association BLS Certification within 90 days of hire date.
Basic clinical and administrative skills.
No prior experience required.

Medical Assistant II

Requires 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks.
Certification required (see below) and MA school preferred.
Acceptable certifications are Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
American Heart Association BLS Certification within 90 days of hire date.
Ability to mentor and train new Medical Assistants.

What We Offer

Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
Licensure, CME and dues allowance
Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax. Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .

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