Medical Assistant

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Lake Worth Beach, FL, US

Date Posted:

2026-10-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

Lake Worth Cancer Center

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Job Description Summary:

Assist physicians with medical procedures in office. Responsible for phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

High School or GED
BLS required upon hire or must be obtained within 30 days of employment (FCS will provide BLS course within first 30 days).

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid Medical Assistant Certification Required from one of these 5 approved boards:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) from the National Health career Association (NHA)
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologist (AMT)
- The National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) for Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
- Nationally Certified Medical Assistant - RMA(AAH) from American Allied Health
- Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association
Valid Driver’s License and vehicle for travel to other clinic locations as needed

Previous Experience (including minimum years of experience):

One year experience as a medical assistant in clinic or physician’s office with ability to perform venipuncture preferred.

Core Capabilities:

Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration, and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.

Self-Management:

- Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision.
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.

Computer Skills:

- Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.
- EMR
Travel: <25%
Standard Core Workdays/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime may be required, and weekend shifts based on location hours and operational needs.

SCREENINGS – Background and drug screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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Uses this information to assist providers in determining the urgency for care or an alternative venue for care for patients with acute problems, should access not be readily available at the practice. Returns calls to patient in a timely matter. Completes pre-visit planning and visit prep according to established guidelines. Obtains comprehensive health information from patient/family members at the time of the visit. This may include review of systems and history of present illness and/or past medical and social history. Obtains an accurate medication review updating the EHR. Efficiently manages daily patient flow to manage fluctuating patient volumes and demands. Prioritizes daily patient care tasks and activities that are delegated by the care team. Under the direction of your supervisor, takes ownership in an office function/process improvement. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 2 years, Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy. Outpatient experience desirable. Knowledge of aseptic technique, basic wound care, patient safety and patient transport techniques. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Knowledge of communication of patient status through recording and reporting of clinical data (i. e. vital signs, pulse oximetry, height and weight), basic medical terminology. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor area with frequent exposure. Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians. HAZARDS OSHA OSHA Category 1.Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Reports changes in patient's condition. Reports changes in patient condition to the RN or MD. Demonstrates Competency & Safety of Patient Care - Completes duties requesting assistance as needed. Carries out responsibilities in a timely fashion, requesting assistance as needed. Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance -Maintains a cost-effective approach to patient care. Uses type and quantity of materials to meet patient care requirements at the least cost. Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Maximizes efficiency and productivity. Identifies and recommends ways to improve efficiency and/or outcomes in work standards. Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Performs support activities that maintain unit operations. Performs activities that maintain efficient unit operations, as assigned (such as preparing patients for transport, keeping egress clear). Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Provides feedback to others to ensure performance improvement. Provides feedback to personnel as necessary to acknowledge and/or improve quality (i. e. timeliness, efficiency, appropriateness, patient satisfaction). Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Reports excessive use of costly materials. Recognizes and reports use of costly or excessive quantity of materials. Endeavors to Improve Organizational Performance - Shares pertinent professional information and knowledge with others. Exchanges appropriate and professional information with coworkers. Ensures Continuum of Care - Communicates when deadlines cannot be met. Communicates to appropriate person when deadlines cannot be met and identifies barriers to task completion. Ensures Continuum of Care - Initiates emergency interventions appropriately. Initiates emergency interventions (heartsaver) as appropriate according to unit-based standard of care. Ensures Continuum of Care - Provides status report of patient. Gives verbal handoffs and patient reports to RN and other colleagues, at breaks, change of shifts and before leaving the unit. Exercises Leadership - Notifies appropriate personnel of urgent/emergent situations. Notifies appropriate personnel of emergent/urgent situations; initiates emergency interventions (Heartsaver) as appropriate. Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Accurately records data. Accurately records data (i. e. vital signs, heights and weight). Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Follows guidelines for documentation. Documents per established HSS/office guidelines. Participates in Education - Completes mandatory eLearning. Completes mandatory annual eLearning. Participates in Education - Maintains clinical competency. Maintains clinical competencies by attending Hospital wide in-services as approved and assigned by Patient Care Director. Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Promotes & ensures patient safety. Follows and implements established policies and procedures to ensure patient safety. Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control - Promotes principles of Infection Control and Standard Precautions. Promotes utilization of principles of Infection Control and Standard precautions in the performance of patient care activities. Promotes Environment of Safety/Infection Control - Reports malfunctioning equipment appropriately. Follows procedures for malfunctioning equipment as outlined by the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Promotes Environment of Safety/Infection Control - Reports safety and security issues immediately. Immediately reports safety and security problems to the appropriate persons. Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Offers support to patients and families. Offers emotional, physical or spiritual support for patients and family members. Upholds Patient Rights/Organizational Ethics - Privacy and dignity. Takes steps to maintain the patient's physical and personal privacy. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Checks unit refrigerators. Checks unit refrigerators and records temperatures on refrigerator daily logs and/or AED, as applicable. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Monitors other patients on unit during emergencies. Monitors other patients on unit during emergency situation and communicates issues to appropriate nurse. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Time management. Completes assignments and meets deadlines. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Uses and maintains equipment as intended. Uses and maintains HSS equipment, furnishings and facilities as intended. Unit Specific: (Ambulatory Care) Prepares site for invasive joint injections/aspirations. Prepares patient for invasive joint injections/aspirations utilizing sterile techniques. Unit Specific: (Ambulatory Care) Stocks exam rooms weekly and as needed. Stocks exam rooms weekly and as needed. Unit Specific: Ensures patient care areas are clean and presentable. Ensures that patient care areas are clean, neat and ready for patient use. Unit Specific: Maintains the patient's medical records according to requirements. Maintains the patient's medical records according to requirements. Unit Specific: Obtains and reports vital signs. Obtains and reports vital signs to the RN or physician, as applicable. Unit Specific: Participates in programs & huddles. Participates in programs and huddles as designated. Demonstrates Clinical Proficiency - Assists with wound care. Assists with changing of postop dressings, removal of sutures, and carries out appropriate wound care, under direct supervision of clinical privileged license personnel, as applicable. Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Works collaboratively with others. Works cooperatively within own unit/department and with other units/departments. Acts as team player, as indicated by feedback from the care delivery team/ office, clinic team as applicable. EDUCATION REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalent (G. E. D.), may include specialized or vocational courses. Additional outpatient didactic and clinical training such as obtained through completion of a corpsmen or patient care associate program, or equivalent experience. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED Medical Assistant. Successful completion of a certified medical assistant training program. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE PREFERRED CMA or RMA SKILLS REQUIRED Good basic computer skills SKILLS PREFERRED Good basic computer skills, Experience with Epic Non-Discrimination Policy Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. 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