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

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. is seeking a versatile Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a licensed physician. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients, documenting records, and assisting with examinations.

The role requires CMA and BLS within a short timeframe, with preferred medical terminology certification. Travel to other clinics may be required; UFJPI is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at time of hire.
• CMA certification within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required at time of hire (American Red Cross or American Heart Association).
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire.
• MA program accredited by a recognized body is required.

Responsibilities

• Take patient's vital signs and prepare patients for the provider's care.
• Assist with patient examinations or treatments.
• Document all entries in the medical record (electronic or hard copy) with signature, date, and time.
• Administer medication as directed by and under supervision of licensed physician.
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms; collect routine laboratory specimens as directed.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Act as a care team member in coordinating patient care.
• Provide a standard of excellence in customer service for patients, staff, and other customers.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical skills

Electronic medical records

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant CMA

Basic Life Support BLS

Medical Terminology Certificate

Tools

EMR systems

Data entry

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

• 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

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.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace