Medical Assistant/CSR-Pediatric Medically Complex Clinic-Full Time-Days

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. seeks a professional medical assistant to support clinicians with administrative and clinical tasks under physician supervision.

You will document entries, take vitals, and assist with examinations in a fast-paced clinic. Responsibilities include administering medications, collecting specimens, observing patient conditions, and contributing to team-based care and customer service.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required or within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire.
• MA program completed at an accreditation approved by NC/CA or board.

Responsibilities

• Take patient's vital signs and prepare them for care.
• Correctly document all entries in the medical record with signature, date and time.
• Administer medications under supervision of licensed physician.
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms and collect routine specimens.
• Administer basic first aid and participate in care coordination.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Medical records documentation

Clerical work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Terminology Certificate

MA program accreditation (NC/CA or board approved)

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