CSR/MA Float Pool I

UF Health; Oakhurst (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Medical Assistant who travels to UFJPI and UF Health clinics to cover vacancies, greet patients, and assist in administrative and clinical tasks under a licensed physician.

Requires CMA and BLS at hire, 80–100% travel, and a Florida driver’s license. HS diploma or GED is required; prior clerical/healthcare customer service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year Medical assistant preferred
• 2 years Clerical/customer service experience—ideally in a health care related industry preferred
• 1 year experience with third party payors and computer data entry preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required at time of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire
• Graduate of MA program accredited by NCMA/other recognized body preferred
• Driver's License Florida required at time of hire

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs messages to appropriate personnel
• Maintains patient scheduling and sets appointments
• Interviews and completes patient registration
• Inputs patient dispositions, codes, orders, charges and payments in EMR
• Performs cashiering related to co-payments and patient payments
• Performs basic lab procedures including taking vital signs
• Performs venipuncture and administers routine medications under supervision
• Collects routine lab specimens as directed
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and families

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Driver's License Florida

Job description

Overview

Travels to UFJPI and UF Health on and off campus clinic locations to provide coverage for Medical Assistant vacancies. Provides excellent customer service and greets patients entering the department/practice. A 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.

Job Duties

Travels to UFJPI and UF Health on and off campus clinic locations to provide coverage for Medical Assistant vacancies. Provides excellent customer service and greets patients entering the department/practice. A 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

• Receives and directs messages, (electronic, in person and telephone calls) to the appropriate personnel. Makes contacts to other departments, physicians, patients and other outside organizations as necessary for the departmental/practice operations.
• Maintains patient scheduling functions, and sets patient appointments through established guidelines.
• Interviews and completes the registration process for patients utilizing the specific service.
• Keys patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, patient orders, charges and payments as defined in the electronic medical record.
• Performs cashiering functions as it relates to co-payments or other patient payments/collections. May perform routine clerical duties for the department.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures including aseptic procedures and taking patient’s vital signs.
• Perform venipuncture and administer routine, non-controlled medications.
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Provides excellent customer service for patients/families/representatives and other members of the treatment team.

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

This position requires 80-100% travel to various UFJPI clinical locations.

Current Florida Drivers License and proof of auto insurance required at time of hire

Driver's License Florida required - at time of hire

Certification/Licensure

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required at time of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire

Medical Terminology Certificate preferred within 30 days

Driver's License Florida required - at time of hire

Travel: 80% - 100% travel

Additional Details: This position requires 80% -100% travel to various UFJPI clinical locations.

Current Florida Drivers License and proof of auto insurance required at time of hire

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