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How much do floating medical assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for floating medical assistant in Rhode Island is $19.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.73 and $21.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a floating medical assistant?

A Floating Medical Assistant is a healthcare professional who provides clinical and administrative support across multiple departments or locations within a medical facility. Unlike traditional medical assistants who work in a specific office or specialty, floating medical assistants fill staffing gaps, assist during busy periods, and ensure consistent patient care throughout the organization. Their tasks may include taking vital signs, updating medical records, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with procedures as needed. This role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly learn new workflows.

How does being a floating medical assistant differ from a traditional medical assistant role in terms of daily responsibilities and team collaboration?

As a Floating Medical Assistant, your daily responsibilities can vary significantly since you are assigned to different departments or locations based on staffing needs. This flexibility requires you to quickly adapt to new workflows, electronic health record systems, and team dynamics. You’ll frequently collaborate with various healthcare providers and support staff, making strong communication and organizational skills essential. The role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple specialties, which can be valuable for career growth within the healthcare field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a floating medical assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Floating Medical Assistant, you need a solid grasp of clinical procedures, patient care, and administrative tasks, typically supported by a medical assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent). Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, basic laboratory equipment, and scheduling software is essential. Flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to quickly adapt to different clinical environments are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure efficient support across multiple departments, consistent patient care, and seamless workflow in dynamic healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Floating Medical Assistant job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,514 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

CMT Certified Medication Tech Harbor 2nd Shift Part Time

benchmark

Warwick, RI • On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Part-time, Per diem, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Benchmark Electronics rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 161 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. 

Benchmark Senior Living is looking for a compassionate Certified Medication Technician to join our team! As a CMT, your main role will be to deliver care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. 

Responsibilities

  • Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director (RCD). 
  • Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD. 
  • Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR. 
  • Documents/ notifies RCD of administration of prn meds. 
  • Responsible for documentation on prn meds and affect. 
  • Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 

Requirements

  • Must have state Medication Technician License and demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration 
  • Successfully complete medication technician competency review (as supervised by RN / RCD) quarterly
  • CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire
  • The Medication Technician must complete a state approved training course in drug administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion.
  • Med-Techs will be evaluated on their competency by the RCD each quarter
  • Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program
  • High School education preferred 

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
  • Discounted Meal Program
  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
  • Associate Referral Bonus Program
  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program*
  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status 

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.

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