Certified Medical Assistant Education Cohort, Full-time, Float Pool
Date Posted: Mar 20, 2026
Status: Full time
Shift Details: N/A
Job Summary
***Eligible for up to a $1,000 Sign on Bonus***
Are you a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity in Jacksonville, Florida? Baptist Health is hiring Medical Assistants to join our Float Pool, supporting both Primary Care and Specialty Clinics across the region. With over 200 patient access points, including 50+ primary care offices and a wide range of specialty practices—such as Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Behavioral Health, Rheumatology, Urology, and more—Baptist Health offers a dynamic and supportive environment for your career growth.
In order to support all new Medical Assistant hires, Baptist Health is also excited to offer to our new Medical Assistant (MA) Education Cohort, a paid Medical Assistant training program designed to launch or advance your Medical Assistant career within our clinical network in Jacksonville, Florida. This full-time role blends hands‑on clinical Medical Assistant training, professional development, and direct onboarding into one of the best healthcare jobs in Jacksonville.
This structured cohort welcomes newly hired Medical Assistants and experienced MAs seeking skill enhancement. The 4‑week MA Education Cohort program provides an immersive experience tailored to individuals wanting to grow in a supportive, team-focused environment. Participants begin at the Baptist Center for Professional Excellence, where they receive essential system onboarding, professional development, and healthcare workflow introductions. After the 4-week program, team members will transition into their Full-time Float Pool or Primary Care MA role.
The Cohort will Focus Training on the Following:
- Organizational orientation
- Customer service and risk management
- Introduction to clinical workflow and MA expectations
- Vital signs
- Infection control
- 12‑lead EKG
- Medication administration
- Point‑of‑care testing (POCT)
- Additional competencies needed for success in primary care Medical Assistant roles
Role Expectations After Training
- Providing assistance to physicians
- Obtaining vital signs
- Greeting and chaperoning patients during clinical visits
- Maintaining accurate medical documentation
- Scheduling care, treatments, and diagnostic tests
- Processing prescription requests and referrals
Education & Credential Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED Required
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Education Required
Education Preferred
High School
Experience
License and Certification
- Driver's License - DMV
- Certified Medical Assistant - any credentialing institution
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
Location
Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, , 32207
Location Overview
For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more. Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions. As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.Why Baptist Health?
There's no better place to practice your passion than here on Florida's First Coast.
Reputation
Physicians and providers choose Baptist Health because of our outstanding reputation for quality, safety, and excellence in patient care. Our modern facilities and offices provide a supportive and advanced environment where you can succeed in delivering top-notch care to our patients.
Local Governance
Baptist Health stands out from the rest in Northeast Florida as the only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health care system. This unique distinction ensures that money stays in the region and is reinvested into our health care services, hospitals, cutting-edge technology, skilled staff and community programs, all with the aim of improving the health and wellness of our community.
Belonging
Baptist Health is committed to fostering belonging and respect, where differences and new ideas make us stronger and all people feel valued. One way we do this is by bringing together those who share common interests or life experiences through 10+ Employee Resource Groups.
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