Medical Assistant, Home Health Agency

Job overview

The Medical Assistant, Home Health Agency role is onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Pay is $18–$20 per hour. The position supports clinical and administrative operations at The Lakes Home Care, with a focus on patient care, compliance, and accurate documentation. The assistant helps coordinate patient visits and supports nurses, therapists, and physicians with basic clinical tasks and patient preparation. The role also maintains records and handles administrative coordination so clinicians can deliver organized home health services.

What you'll do

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and therapists with patient coordination
• take and record vital signs when permitted
• prepare patients for skilled visits and procedures
• perform basic clinical tasks within Florida scope of practice
• maintain infection control and safety standards
• organize medical supplies
• schedule visits and coordinate clinician calendars
• verify insurance and authorizations
• maintain electronic medical records
• assist with intake and documentation
• communicate with physician offices and patients
• support HIPAA, AHCA, and Medicare compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

home health

clinical support

patient coordination

electronic medical records

hipaa

medicare

medicaid

bilingual english-spanish

fort lauderdale fl

the lakes home care

$18–$20/hr

full-time

healthcare administration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bilingual English and Spanish skills are required or strongly preferred; a Medical Assistant program graduate and CMA or RMA certification are preferred.

About the employer

The Lakes Home Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.