Certified Medical Assistant — Clinical & Admin Support Pro

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. in Florida seeks a professional Medical Assistant to support a licensed physician, handling administrative and clinical tasks under supervision. You will take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and assist with treatments.

Document medical records accurately, administer medications as directed, and contribute to patient care coordination. Travel to other clinics may be required; CMA certification within 6 months and BLS at hire are

Qualifications

• 1 year Medical assistant experience preferred.
• 2 years clerical/customer service experience in healthcare preferred.
• 1 year experience with data entry and reviewing patient demographics preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months; Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Take patient's vital signs and prepare patients for the provider's care.
• Correctly document all entries in the medical record, with signature, date and time.
• Administer medication as directed by and under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms; collect routine laboratory specimens as directed.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Participates as an active care team member in coordinating patient care.
• Provide a standard of excellence in customer service for patients, staff and other customers.
• May travel to other clinics under additional duties.

Skills

Medical assistant

Clerical experience

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. in Florida seeks a professional Medical Assistant to support a licensed physician, handling administrative and clinical tasks under supervision. You will take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and assist with treatments.

Document medical records accurately, administer medications as directed, and contribute to patient care coordination. Travel to other clinics may be required; CMA certification within 6 months and BLS at hire are