Medical Assistant/CSR-Urology-Full Time-Days

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

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a professional Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a licensed physician. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, documenting records, and administering medications as directed.

The candidate should have CMA certification or be within 6 months of completion, along with BLS and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required or within 6 months of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED required at time of hire.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Take patients' vital signs and prepare them for the provider's care.
• Document all entries in the medical record, with signature, date and time.
• Administer medication as directed by and under supervision of a licensed physician.
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms; collect routine laboratory specimens as directed.
• Provide basic first aid as needed and participate in performance improvement projects.
• Act as an active care team member in coordinating patient care.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, staff, and other customers.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Medication administration

Customer service

Education

CMA certification

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Medical Terminology Certificate

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. 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:

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 andreviewing - 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 as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace