Medical Assistant: Clinical Support & Patient Care

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with administrative and clinical tasks under direct supervision. The role includes taking vital signs, preparing patients for care, and documenting medical records accurately.

The ideal candidate will have CMA certification (or be within 6 months of completing), BLS, and a high school diploma or GED. Travel to other clinics may be required as duties evolve.

Qualifikationen

• Must have completed an MA program accredited by a recognized body.
• CMA required or within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Documentation

Medical terminology

Customer service

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical software

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Description:

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

Job Requirement:

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.

Qualifications

Qualification:

ExperienceRequirements:

1-year - Medical assistant – preferred

2– 4 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry -preferred

1-year experience with third party payors, and computer experience for imputing data andreviewing - preferred

Certification/LicensureRequirements:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required - or within 6 months

Basic Life Support (BLS) required - at time of hire- American Red Cross or American Heart Association

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

EducationRequirements:

High School Diploma / GED Required at time of hire

Additional Details:

May travel to other clinics under additional duties

Additional Duties:

Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace