Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin Pro

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of a licensed physician. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients, assisting with examinations, documenting in the medical record, and administering medications as directed.

Qualifications require CMA certification (or within 6 months), BLS at hire, and High School Diploma/GED.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
• Medical terminology knowledge evidenced by a certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patients' vital signs and prepare them for care.
• Assist provider with examinations or treatments.
• Document all medical records accurately with signature, date and time.
• Administer medications under supervision of licensed physician.
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms; collect routine lab specimens.
• Administer basic first aid and participate in performance improvement projects.
• Collaborate as an active care team member to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain high standards of customer service for patients and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

UF Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of a licensed physician. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients, assisting with examinations, documenting in the medical record, and administering medications as directed.

Qualifications require CMA certification (or within 6 months), BLS at hire, and High School Diploma/GED.