Certified Medical Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Clinic Support

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a professional Medical Assistant to support physicians with clinical and administrative duties. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients, documenting records, and assisting with examinations, while ensuring quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification within 6 months, BLS at hire, and prior clerical/customer service experience in healthcare. High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• 1 year Medical assistant preferred
• 2 years Clerical/customer service experience -ideally in a health care related industry preferred
• 1 year experience with third party payors and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred

Responsibilities

• Take patient's vital signs. Prepare patients for the provider's care. Assist with patient examinations or treatments.
• Correctly document all entries in the medical record, either electronic or hard copy, to include signature, date and time.
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms. Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.
• Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers.
• Additional duties as assigned - May travel to other clinics under additional duties

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Customer service

Basic medical procedures

Electronic records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a professional Medical Assistant to support physicians with clinical and administrative duties. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients, documenting records, and assisting with examinations, while ensuring quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has CMA certification within 6 months, BLS at hire, and prior clerical/customer service experience in healthcare. High school diploma or GED required.