Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin Support

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UFJPI in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a professional multi-skilled Medical Assistant to support both administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician.

You will take vital signs, prepare patients, document in the medical record, administer medications, and assist with examinations while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Certification as CMA within 6 months and BLS at time of hire are required; prior experience in clerical/customer service in healthcare is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year medical assistant preferred
• 2 years clerical/customer service experience in health care preferred
• 1 year experience with third party payors and data entry preferred

Responsibilities

• Take patients' vital signs and prepare them for the provider's care.
• Document all entries in the medical record with signature, date and time.
• Administer medications under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.
• Observe/report patients' signs or symptoms and collect routine lab specimens as directed.
• Provide basic first aid.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Act as an active care team member coordinating patient care.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients, staff, and other customers.
• May travel to other clinics as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Medical terminology

EMR familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

UFJPI in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a professional multi-skilled Medical Assistant to support both administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician.

You will take vital signs, prepare patients, document in the medical record, administer medications, and assist with examinations while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Certification as CMA within 6 months and BLS at time of hire are required; prior experience in clerical/customer service in healthcare is preferred.