Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a Medical Assistant to support our Healthcare & Medical Services team. You will room patients, obtain vitals, assist with exams and procedures, perform basic lab tests, and maintain EMR documentation.

You will also help coordinate appointments, referrals, and follow-up while promoting infection control and safety. Join UF Health’s collaborative and inclusive environment focused on innovation, patient-centered care, and professional growth, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Current CMA certification or equivalent required.
• Strong clinical skills including rooming patients and taking vitals.
• Experience with EMR documentation and basic lab procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vitals prior to exams.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Perform basic lab tests and specimen collection as needed.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and coordinate scheduling.

Skills

Patient care

Room patients

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

UF Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support our Healthcare & Medical Services team in Gainesville, Florida. In this role, you will room patients, obtain vitals, assist with exams and procedures, perform basic lab tests, and maintain accurate EMR documentation. You will help coordinate appointments, referrals, and patient follow-up while promoting infection control and safety. At UF Health, you will work in a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on innovation, patient-centered care, and professional growth, with opportunities to contribute to leading-edge medicine and continuous learning.