MEDICAL ASSISTANT | Day Shift | Full Time

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, managing medical records, and assisting with various healthcare procedures. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least one year of related experience in a healthcare environment. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical setting, providing essential support to patients and clinical staff. This position is crucial for maintaining patient care standards within the medical facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical assistant.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for medical examination and assist with care.
• Manage and update patient medical records and charts.
• Schedule patient appointments and assist with intake procedures.
• Perform various clinical duties including vital signs and phlebotomy.
• Maintain infection control and cleanliness in medical environments.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical duties

Administrative tasks

Vital signs

Injections

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Medical assistant program certification

Job description

Overview

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties including preparing patients for medical examination, charting medical histories, maintaining medical records, scheduling patient appointments, and other clerical tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examination preparations, point of care testing, vital signs, vaccines, phlebotomy, drug administration including injections, prescription verification with physician’s orders, minor surgery assists, and bio-hazard waste disposal.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities including restocking and cleaning exam/procedure rooms to maintain infection control, cleaning the sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance programs and keeping appropriate records.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities including sending/receiving patient medical records, prior authorizations, referral information, etc., completing forms/requisitions, verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics, and managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including scheduling and patient flow, assisting patients for exam preparation, collecting patient history, charting, and relaying instructions to patients.
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines, quality control methods, and the medical assistant scope of practice.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/Equivalent is required.

1 year of experience providing direct care as a medical assistant or in a related role in a healthcare setting.

-OR-

Graduate of a medical assistant program from a formal school or program obtaining a certification of registration. The program must have hands‑on practical experience as part of the curriculum.

Preferences

Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant program from an accredited school or an Associate’s Degree and / or successful completion of a formal patient care technician (PCT) program from an approved program and / or successful completion of a formal emergency medical technician (EMT) program and / or successful completion of a formal paramedic program.