Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Pro

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

Job summary

UFJPI in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a professional medical assistant to support physicians with clinical and administrative tasks under supervision. You will take vital signs, prepare patients, document in medical records, and assist with examinations.

You will administer medications per provider, travel to other clinics as needed, and participate in care team coordination while upholding customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year in medical assistant role preferred.
• 2–4 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in healthcare.
• 1 year experience with third party payors; data entry and review preferred.
• CMA certification required or within 6 months of hire.
• BLS required at time of hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association).
• Medical Terminology certificate preferred at time of hire.
• Graduate of an MA program accredited by NC.C.A. or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical Assistant

Clerical / Customer Service

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

High School Diploma / GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

UFJPI in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a professional medical assistant to support physicians with clinical and administrative tasks under supervision. You will take vital signs, prepare patients, document in medical records, and assist with examinations.

You will administer medications per provider, travel to other clinics as needed, and participate in care team coordination while upholding customer service standards.