Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care + Admin Support

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks under licensed physician supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, patient prep, documentation, medication administration, and teamwork across care teams.

Qualifications include CMA within 6 months, BLS at hire, 1 year MA experience preferred, and an accredited MA program. Travel to other clinics may be required; a strong focus on customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• 2 years clerical/customer service experience in healthcare preferred.
• 1 year experience with third party payors and data input of patient demographics preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CMA required within 6 months.
• BLS required at time of hire.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire.
• MA program accredited by NC (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical assistant

Clerical support

Data entry

Customer service

Clinical teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

Job Duties

A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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
  
  

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

1 year Medical assistant preferred

2 years Clerical/customer service experience -ideally in a health care related industry preferred

1 year One year experience with third party payors and computer experience for in

putting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Certification/Licensure

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months

Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire

Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire

** Additional Details **

A requirement of having completed an MA program that is accredited by the National

Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency

approved by the board.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace