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Certified Medical Assistant

Welcome! Your Meridian Career Starts Here!

Position Title : Certified Medical Assistant

Locations : Gainesville, FL ; Starke, FL; Ocala, FL and Macclenny, FL

Salary : $17.65 | Hr. | Non - Exempt

Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

Why Meridian?

Meridian Healthcare treats patients who struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. Our team of Meridians has been treating these conditions with humanity and compassion for more than 50 years. We have patient service centers conveniently located in 13 counties throughout North Central Florida.

Do you believe in hope, empathy, accountability, resilience, and teamwork [H.E.A.R.T.]? Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

We want you ! We welcome your knowledge, experience, story and expertise! Here's what you will do.

May be required to go to multiple clinics on campus with licensed physician.
Perform clerical, insurance and medical record functions.
Retrieve and input data correctly as directed by the physician in the patient EHR.
Provide clerical support on all levels within the Center.

Who are we looking for?

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited course of study as a Medical Office Assistant and have proof of certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Must maintain current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.

A minimum of 1 year experience with direct patient care in a type of healthcare facility is a must. Previous mental health experience, particularly with psychiatric treatment plans, is ideal.

Must be able to type at least 27 wpm on prescreen assessment and score at least 65% on general assessment.

Drivers Requirement :

Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements.

In order to qualify as a Center Driver, the candidate must be at least 21 years of age and have an active Florida Driver's license. Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed for eligibility. No more than 3 moving violations and / or accidents within the past 3 years and no major violations during the past 5 years.

What You Will Love!

Friendly, flexible and lively work environment - We believe in companywide celebrations and blood drives. Our employee engagement committee is always coming up with other fun activities for all.

Work-life balance - Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Benefits - Several health insurance plan options available including tax sheltered health savings account. Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, Aflac and Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and accidental death are also available.

Wellness Programs - United Healthcare Rewards - Earn up to $300, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Compensation & Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings program with a gradual increase in company match, reaching up to 8% after 7 years of service.

Growth & Education - Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Tuition reimbursement. Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.

Perks - Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance and more!

Our Hiring Process :

We pre-screen your application. If we find that your skills are a match for the position you applied for, we will then send your resume over to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.

If the interview is successful, our talent acquisition recruiter from Human Resources Department will reach out to you with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork as well as your follow up & next steps email.

After you have cleared the background screening process our talent acquisition team will then send you an overview with expectations for New Employee Orientation start date.

Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself you were always meant to be. Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family!

How to apply :

If you are interested in making an impact while positively impacting the community apply below.

Simply apply through this website or visit us directly at https : / / meridian.e3applicants.com / careers /

Join us in our mission to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and the treatment of those affected to the world.

We transform communities from the inside out.

Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit-based factors. Learn More

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