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Medical Assistant Internal Medicine

Ascension Health

Jacksonville, FLFull-time$17.71–23.61/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.71–23.61/hr
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider

Job overview

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and patients in Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Internal Medicine in Jacksonville. The role includes preparing patients for examinations, assisting with procedures and treatments, recording clinical information, managing treatment-room supplies and equipment, and performing clerical duties. The position is scheduled for full-time day shifts. A BLS Provider credential is required within 30 days of hire or transfer; a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of applicable experience, or an applicable credential may satisfy the education requirement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient PreparationMedical Procedure AssistanceVital Signs RecordingMedical History RecordingTreatment Room PreparationSupply and Equipment MaintenancePhone AnsweringFilingPatient Records Management

Qualifications

BLS ProviderCMA or Related MA CertificationBasic Machine Operators CertificationFlorida BMO Operator RegistrationHigh School Diploma or One Year Applicable Experience or Required Credential1 Year Applicable Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Jacksonville, FL

  • Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Internal Medicine

  • Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Prepare patients for examination and assist the physician with medical procedures and treatments.

  • Record patient vital signs, medical histories, and other information accurately in patient charts.

  • Manage clinical logistics, including preparing treatment rooms and maintaining supplies and equipment.

  • Perform essential clerical duties, such as answering phones, filing, and maintaining patient records.

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.

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: 17.71

Max Salary 23.61

How this job compares

Set against the 4,016 open Medical Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.71–23.61/hr
  • Florida median$17–26/hr145 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–28/hr1,823 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.66/hr, is 4% below the Florida median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Medical Assistant hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 352 open Medical Assistant jobs in Florida and 4,016 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Medical Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,789 postings).
Education
27 of the 4,016 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 October 27, 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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