Medical Assistant

Company: Pride Health
Location: Palmetto
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Palmetto, FL (34221). This is a 3 month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization! Specific Duties: Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patients for examination and records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and promptly. Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies Qualifications: High school graduate or GED equivalent Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 90 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired before receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a “certified” Medical Assistant Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills Knowledge of medical terminology required Must have qualifications/experience: High school graduate or GED equivalent BLS for healthcare providers Additional Information: Location: 1120 10th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221 Job Type: 3 months contract to hire Schedule: Monday through Friday Shift start & end times: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Workdays per week: 5 days Pay Range: $18-23/hrs. on W2 without benefits *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials. Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Interested? Apply now! About Pride Health Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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