Medical Assistant/CSR-Pedatrics North-Full-Time

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

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. seeks a versatile medical assistant to assist in both administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.

The role requires CMA certification (or within 6 months), BLS, and a High School Diploma, with 1 year MA experience and 2–4 years in clerical/customer service in healthcare. Travel to other clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience one year in medical assisting preferred.
• Two to four years clerical/customer service in healthcare preferred.
• One year experience with payer processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patients' vital signs and prepare for provider care.
• Document medical records accurately with signature and timestamps.
• Administer medications under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms and collect routine specimens.
• Provide basic first aid and participate in performance improvement projects.
• Coordinate patient care as an active care team member.
• Maintain high standards of customer service for patients and staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

CMA/MA Certification

BLS Certification

Accredited MA program completion

Job description

Overview

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

• 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

Experience Requirements

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 and reviewing - preferred

Certification/Licensure Requirements

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

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

Education Requirements

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.

Equal Opportunity

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace