Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a versatile medical assistant to greet patients and support both administrative and clinical tasks under supervision. You will handle messages, scheduling, patient registration, data entry in the electronic medical record, and cashiering related to co-pays.

The role includes venipuncture, basic lab work, vital signs, and medication administration as directed by a licensed physician.

Qualifications

• 1 year Medical Assistant experience preferred
• 2-4 years Clerical/customer service experience in healthcare preferred
• CMA within 6 months
• High School Diploma or GED required
• BLS required at time of hire
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred within 30 days
• MA program accredited by National/State certifying body or board approved

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs messages to appropriate personnel (electronic, in person and telephone).
• Maintains patient scheduling functions and sets patient appointments.
• Interviews and completes patient registration.
• Keys patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, patient orders, charges and payments in the EMR.
• Performs cashiering for co-payments or patient payments/collections.
• Perform venipuncture and administer routine, non-controlled medications.
• Administer medications under supervision of licensed physician.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures including aseptic techniques and vital signs.
• Provide excellent customer service for patients and families and treatment team.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Medical terminology

Communication

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Terminology Certificate

Accredited MA program completion

Tools

EMR system

Job description

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a versatile medical assistant to greet patients and support both administrative and clinical tasks under supervision. You will handle messages, scheduling, patient registration, data entry in the electronic medical record, and cashiering related to co-pays.

The role includes venipuncture, basic lab work, vital signs, and medication administration as directed by a licensed physician.