Certified Medical Assistant / Customer Service Representative | Surgical Specialist | Day Shift | PRN

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks under physician supervision. Travel to affiliated clinics is required to provide on-site assistance and coverage.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, charting, front desk duties, assisting providers with procedures, handling patient calls, and processing insurance verifications and prior authorizations. A Medical Assistant certification plan within 6 months is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and taking vitals.
• Charting.
• Front office and administrative support.
• Assisting providers with procedures.
• Answering patient calls.
• Assisting with surgery scheduling.
• Completing insurance verifications and prior authorizations.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Ambulatory care

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy

Education

HS Diploma/GED

MA program graduate

Job description

Overview

A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician.

Will be required to travel to provide support to associated clinics.

Will be required to travel to provide support to associated clinics.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and taking vitals
• Charting
• Front office and administrative support
• Assisting providers with procedures
• Answering patient calls
• Assisting with surgery scheduling
• Completing insurance verifications and prior authorizations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be graduates of an approved Medical Assistant program.
• One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Necessary Skills

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of ambulatory health care or related health care fields.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Ability to use computers.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 6 months of hire/transfer into the position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.