CMA Full-time
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

Certified Medical Assistant

apartment Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute location_onSt. Petersburg, FL 33701, US
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Date Posted:

2025-11-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

St. Petersburg Bayfront

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.

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine 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/ nicotine 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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