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Medical Assistant Float Job Summary and Qualifications Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays Seeking a Medical Assistant Float for our practice who ...

Medical Assistant Float Job Summary and Qualifications Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays Seeking a Medical Assistant Float for our practice who ...

Medical Assistant- Float (Urology Practice) Location: Brooklyn, NY Hours/Days: 5 8.5 Hour Shifts; Monday - Friday (7:30a-7p) Organization: New York Health (NYH)- Urology In this role, you will:

Medical Assistant, Float

Tampa, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

As a Float Medical Assistant, you'll support three nearby Health Center locations across the Tampa/Brandon market, bringing flexibility and exceptional patient care to each clinic you serve. CareATC ...

Medical Assistant, Float

Tampa, FL

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

As a Float Medical Assistant, you'll support three nearby Health Center locations across the Tampa/Brandon market, bringing flexibility and exceptional patient care to each clinic you serve. CareATC ...

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How much do medical assistant float jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical assistant float in the United States is $20.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical assistant float?

A Medical Assistant Float needs solid clinical skills, a medical assisting certificate or diploma, and the ability to quickly learn new environments. Daily responsibilities require proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs), medical office software, and routine medical equipment; many positions also ask for certification such as CMA or RMA. Outstanding adaptability, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for floating between teams and clinics. These abilities enable seamless support across multiple departments and ensure consistent, quality patient care in a variable work setting.

What is a medical assistant float?

A Medical Assistant Float is a healthcare professional who moves between different departments or clinic locations as needed. Their responsibilities include assisting physicians, taking patient vital signs, preparing examination rooms, and handling administrative tasks. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and strong multitasking skills. Floating medical assistants help ensure smooth operations in busy or understaffed areas, providing essential support where it is most needed.

How to become a medical assistant float?

To become a medical assistant float, you typically need to have prior experience as a medical assistant, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and obtain certification such as the CMA or RMA. Employers often prefer candidates with strong clinical and administrative skills who can work in various departments and shifts. Continuing education and maintaining certifications are important for advancing in this role.

What does a medical assistant float do?

As a Medical Assistant Float, your workday involves supporting various clinical departments based on staffing needs, which may change daily or even within a single shift. You might be assigned to specialty clinics, primary care, or urgent care settings, assisting with patient intake, vitals, documentation, and basic procedures. Floats are valued for their versatility and are expected to step in wherever they're most needed, requiring quick adaptation to new teams and workflows. This dynamic environment provides variety and opportunities to gain broad experience, making it an excellent stepping stone for career growth in healthcare.

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Infographic showing various Medical Assistant Float job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,722 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Medical Assistant Float

Memorial Health

Savannah, GA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Memorial Health rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 175 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

455th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Medical Assistant Float 

Job Summary and Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays 


Seeking a Medical Assistant Float for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now. 


What you will do in this role: 


You will prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs  


You will prepare exam and treatment rooms with the necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization  


You will give injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy  


You will assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals  


You will answer telephone calls to the practice and screens for referral 


What Qualifications you will need: 


EXPERIENCE: 


One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting. 


CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 3 ways to qualify 


Medical Assistant Certification is required. Acceptable certifications are RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, NRCMA certification, or ABR-OE credentials is acceptable OR 


Medical Assistants who recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from a Medical Assisting training program must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 60 days of employment. OR 


Candidates/incumbents with one year of Medical Assistant work experience who do not possess Medical Assistant Certification must obtain Medical Assistant Certification within one year of hire date. 


Benefits

Memorial Health, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Assistant Float opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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