Certified Medical Assistant | St Johns / MuraBella | Days | Full Time

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. in Florida seeks a professional Medical Assistant to support a licensed physician, handling administrative and clinical tasks under supervision. You will take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and assist with treatments.

Document medical records accurately, administer medications as directed, and contribute to patient care coordination. Travel to other clinics may be required; CMA certification within 6 months and BLS at hire are

Qualifications

• 1 year Medical assistant experience preferred.
• 2 years clerical/customer service experience in healthcare preferred.
• 1 year experience with data entry and reviewing patient demographics preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months; Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Take patient's vital signs and prepare patients for the provider's care.
• Correctly document all entries in the medical record, with signature, date and time.
• Administer medication as directed by and under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms; collect routine laboratory specimens as directed.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Participates as an active care team member in coordinating patient care.
• Provide a standard of excellence in customer service for patients, staff and other customers.
• May travel to other clinics under additional duties.

Skills

Medical assistant

Clerical experience

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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