Medical Assistant Jobs in Miami, FL
Medical assistants in Miami earn a metro median near $21.60 an hour, and the big hiring is at clinic networks run by Nicklaus Children's, UHealth and Jackson Health System. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get trained.
Current medical assistant Openings in Miami, FL
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Medical Assistant Work in Miami
Most Miami medical assistant jobs sit in outpatient clinics rather than hospital wards. The largest concentration is around the Health District off the 836, where Jackson Memorial and UHealth run specialty and physician group clinics, but the work spreads out with the suburbs: UHealth at Doral, UHealth SoLe Mia in North Miami, and Nicklaus Children's outpatient and specialty sites, including a practice at Mount Sinai on Miami Beach. Pediatrics, cardiology, neurology and transplant clinics all post MA roles.
What sets Miami apart is language. Many health postings here list Spanish as preferred, so a bilingual MA who can room a patient, take vitals and explain discharge instructions in both languages is easier to place. Florida also has no state license for medical assistants, so employers set their own bar, and the larger systems tend to ask for national certification.
Top Miami Employers Hiring Medical Assistants
These Miami health systems post medical assistant roles on their own careers sites:
- Nicklaus Children's Health System - the pediatric system has full-time day MA openings in primary care, its Brain Institute and a Mount Sinai site on Miami Beach.
- UHealth - University of Miami Health System - hires Medical Assistant 1 to 3 and Certified Medical Assistant roles at UHealth at Doral and UHealth SoLe Mia.
- Jackson Health System - the county's public system fills medical assistant and medical assistant technician roles in its pediatric clinic and physician group practices, under its Nursing Support job family.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Miami
- Entry level: about $17 to $19 an hour for new MAs in clinic roles.
- Experienced: roughly $19 to $23 an hour with a few years in a specialty practice.
- Senior: about $23 to $25 an hour for certified MAs in specialty or lead roles.
These are estimates built from federal wage data for the Miami metro and Florida as a whole. National certification, a specialty such as cardiology or transplant, bilingual skills and phlebotomy or EKG experience push pay toward the top of the range. Hospital-owned clinics usually add full benefits and tuition help, while private practices may pay hourly with fewer extras. Florida's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour, so no MA job should pay less.
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Miami
Florida does not license medical assistants. Under section 458.3485 of the Florida Statutes, an MA works under a physician's direct supervision and may take vitals, give nonintravenous injections, draw blood and handle office work. Certification is only required to use the title "certified medical assistant," and it must come from an NCCA-accredited program, a national or state medical association, or an entity the Board of Medicine approves. Most large Miami employers still prefer it. Miami Dade College runs a daytime Medical Assisting career technical certificate at its Medical Campus on NW 20th Street, with starts in August, January and May, and graduates can sit for the American Medical Technologists exam.
What the Job Involves
Medical assistants keep a clinic moving. A typical day means rooming patients, taking vital signs and histories, updating the electronic health record, preparing exam rooms, assisting the physician with procedures, giving injections, collecting lab specimens and scheduling follow-ups. In smaller practices the MA also checks patients in and handles referrals and insurance questions.
Skills Employers Look For
- National MA certification (CMA, RMA or similar)
- Accurate vital signs, injections and specimen collection
- Electronic health record and scheduling experience
- Spanish and English for patient communication
- BLS certification
- Calm, organized patient flow in a busy clinic
Career Path and Advancement
Many Miami MAs start in a primary care or pediatric clinic, then move to a specialty practice where pay steps up, as with the Medical Assistant 1 to 3 levels UHealth uses. From there the ladder runs to lead MA, clinic coordinator or practice manager, and many use the role as a paid first step toward nursing through the Benjamin Leon School of Nursing at the same Miami Dade College Medical Campus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a medical assistant in Florida?
No. Florida has no state license for medical assistants. You only need certification to call yourself a certified medical assistant, though most large Miami health systems prefer certified candidates.
How much do medical assistants make in Miami?
The Miami metro median is about $21.60 an hour, according to federal May 2025 wage data. New MAs generally start around $17 to $19 an hour, and certified MAs in specialty clinics can reach $23 to $25.
Where can I train to be a medical assistant in Miami?
Miami Dade College offers a Medical Assisting career technical certificate at its Medical Campus in the Health District, with daytime classes and starts three times a year. Graduates can take the American Medical Technologists certification exam.
Do Miami medical assistant jobs require Spanish?
Not always, but many Miami health postings list Spanish as preferred. Being bilingual widens the number of clinics you can work in and can help you get hired faster.
Can a medical assistant draw blood in Florida?
Yes. Florida law lets medical assistants perform venipuncture and nonintravenous injections under a physician's direct supervision. Employers will expect you to show the skill, so phlebotomy training is a plus.
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