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

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a professional Medical Assistant to assist in all aspects of medical practice, including administrative and clinical procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician. The role involves vital signs, recording in medical records, medication administration, and participation in care team coordination.

Requirements include CMA certification or within 6 months, BLS at hire, and at least a high school diploma; accreditation for MA program is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required or within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Take patient's vital signs and prepare patients for the provider.
• Document medical records accurately, electronic or hard copy.
• Administer medications under direct supervision of a licensed physician.
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms; collect routine lab specimens.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Act as active care team member coordinating patient care.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Data entry

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Accredited MA program completion

Job description

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. Collectroutine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Participates as an active care team member in thecoordination of patient care.
• Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customerservice 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