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Medical Assistant Internal Medicine

Ascension Health

Pensacola, FLFull-time$16.78–22.37/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.78–22.37/hr
Location
Pensacola, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider Credential

Job overview

The Medical Assistant supports patient care in Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group’s Internal Medicine department in Pensacola. The role includes greeting patients, taking vital signs and medical histories, assisting providers during examinations and procedures, and providing follow-up as directed. It also involves preparing treatment rooms and handling administrative workflows such as charting, patient questions, referrals, and prior authorizations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient IntakeVital SignsMedical History CollectionExamination AssistancePatient Follow-UpTreatment Room PreparationChartingReferral ProcessingPrior Authorization Processing

Qualifications

BLS Provider CredentialHigh School Diploma or One Year Applicable ExperienceMedical Assistant CertificationBasic Machine Operators CertificationFlorida BMO Operator RegistrationOne Year Medical Assistant ExperienceMedical Assistant Education and Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Pensacola, FL

  • Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group

  • Department: Internal Medicine

  • Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Manage the patient journey by greeting patients, taking vitals, collecting medical history, and proactively assisting providers during examinations and procedures.

  • Provide clear, supportive follow-up by updating patients on test results and discussing health-related questions as directed by the provider.

  • Maintain a safe and pristine environment by cleaning and preparing treatment rooms.

  • Drive efficiency by managing critical administrative workflows, including charting, addressing patient questions, and processing referrals and prior authorizations.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Preferred Credential(s):

  • Certified Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Nat'l Medical Assistant (MA) Certification - CMA (Cert. Medical Assistant), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)/AAMA Cert. (American Association of Medical Assistants). NCCT, AAMA, or AMT are acceptable certification sites. Completion of Basic Machine Operators (BMO) cert. preferred. Current registration with State of FL as a BMO Operator preferred.

  • Medical Assistant.

Education

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

  • 1 year of medical assistant experience.

  • Medical assistant education and training.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 16.78

Max Salary 22.37

How this job compares

Set against the 3,955 open Medical Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16.78–22.37/hr
  • Florida median$17–26/hr146 hourly ranges
  • US median$21–28/hr1,829 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $19.58/hr, is 9% below the Florida median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Medical Assistant hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 334 open Medical Assistant jobs in Florida and 3,955 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Medical Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,739 postings).
Education
22 of the 3,955 open Medical Assistant jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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