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Medical Assistant

NEXTAFFSt Petersburg, FLContract to perm$22.00/HourlyRate

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Agency
NEXTAFF
Location
St Petersburg, FL
Job type
Contract to perm
Pay
$22.00/HourlyRate
Profession
Medical Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 8, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$22.00
Weekly
$880
Yearly (full-time)
$45,760

This job pays about $22.00/hour — 5% above the median for Medical Assistant jobs in Florida ($21.00/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Medical Assistant jobs in Florida right now

  • 18 open Medical Assistant jobs in Florida from 3 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $15.00 – $23.00/hour, median $21.50/hour.
  • Typical Medical Assistant pay in Florida: $21.00/hour ($43,680/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: NEXTAFF ($22.00/hour across 12 jobs).

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Job description

Medical Assistant
Nextaff is hiring an experienced Medical Assistant to join our client's team in St Petersburg, FL. As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for a variety of clinical and administrative tasks including assisting in examinations under the direction of a physician. Duties include rooming patients, documenting medical histories, measuring vital signs, administering injections, preparing & maintaining treatment rooms, entering patient data into the EMR system and assisting in front desk coverage. This is a full-time contract-to-hire position with a Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM schedule, which allows you the opportunity to earn a permanent position with our client.
What's In It For You...
  • $20-$23 per hour, based on your experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Weekly pay every Friday while on assignment and eligibility to apply for health insurance on the 1st day of employment with Nextaff
  • Opportunity to earn permanent position with an attractive benefits package, including health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays and matching 401(k)
What We Need From You...
  • At least 1 year of current experience as a Medical Assistant in a primary care office with experience in a managed care environment
  • You've roomed patients, taken vital signs, and have an understanding of medical office procedures and terminology
  • You have experience documenting an EHR systems (eClinicalWorks preferred)
  • High School diploma or equivalent and background check/drug screening required

Why Work With Nextaff?At Nextaff of Sarasota, you're more than a resume. We're a locally based healthcare recruiting team that works directly with medical practices throughout southwest Florida. We'll help guide you through the hiring process, keep you informed, and support you throughout your assignment—from your first conversation with us through your transition into a permanent role.#nextaffsarasotaHC

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