Medical Assistant/CSR-Pediatric Cardiology-Full-Time-Days

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. seeks a professional medical assistant to support both administrative and clinical tasks under physician supervision. You will take vital signs, prepare patients, document records, assist with examinations, and participate in care coordination and customer service excellence.

Qualifications include CMA and BLS expectations, with a completed MA program and accredited status preferred. Some travel to other clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required or within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire.
• High School Diploma / GED required at time of hire.
• MA program accreditation required or preferred by the board.

Responsibilities

• Take patient's vital signs and prepare for provider care.
• Document all medical record entries with signature, date, and time.
• Administer medications under physician supervision.
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms and collect specimens as directed.
• Provide basic first aid and participate in improvement projects.
• Be an active care team member coordinating patient care.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Customer service

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

MA program accreditation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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

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

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

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

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

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.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace