Certified Medical Assistant / CSR | Family Lem Turner | Days | Full Time

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

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient services and clinic operations in Jacksonville, FL.

The role includes scheduling, patient registration, data entry, and basic clinical tasks under licensed physician supervision. The ideal candidate has 1 year of medical assisting experience, is proficient with clerical duties, and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical office environments is preferred.
• Familiar with scheduling, registration, and data entry processes.
• Ability to perform basic clinical tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs messages to appropriate personnel and coordinates with departments.
• Manages patient scheduling and appointments following guidelines.
• Registers patients and handles demographic data input.
• Performs cashiering for co-pays and patient payments.
• Conducts venipuncture and administers routine medications under supervision.
• Collects laboratory specimens and performs basic lab procedures.
• Ensures excellent customer service for patients and team members.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Medical assisting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Duties

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Receives and directs messages, (electronic, in person and telephone calls) to the appropriate personnel. Makes contacts to other departments, physicians, patients and other outside organizations as necessary for the departmental/practice operations.
• Maintains patient scheduling functions, and sets patient appointments through established guidelines.
• Interviews and completes the registration process for patients utilizing the specific service.
• Keys patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, patient orders, charges and payments as defined in the electronic medical record.
• Performs cashiering functions as it relates to co-payments or other patient payments/collections. May perform routine clerical duties for the department.
• Perform venipuncture and administer routine, non-controlled medications.
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures including aseptic procedures and taking patient’s vital signs.
• Provides excellent customer service for patients/families/representatives and other members of the treatment team.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

1 year Medical assistant preferred

2 years Clerical/customer service experience -ideally in a health care related industry preferred

1 year One year experience with third party payors and computer experience for in putting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Certification/Licensure

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Red Cross or American Heart Assoc ONLY required at time of hire

Medical Terminology Certificate preferred within 30 days

Requirement of having completed an MA program that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency approved by the board.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace