Medical Assistant & Front Desk Specialist

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to greet patients, handle administrative tasks, and assist in clinical procedures under supervision. You will manage scheduling, registrations, and billing activities, while performing venipuncture and basic lab tasks as directed.

The role requires CMA certification within 6 months, BLS at hire, and an accredited MA program. A high school diploma is required, with opportunity for growth within a clinical team.

Qualifications

• 1 year Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• 2–4 years clerical/customer service in healthcare preferred.
• CMA certification required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• MA program accredited by a national/state body or approved by the board.
• High School Diploma or GED required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives and directs messages to appropriate personnel.
• Provides excellent customer service for patients and families.
• Maintains patient scheduling and sets appointments.
• Interviews and completes patient registration.
• Keys patient demographics, diagnostic codes, charges and payments in the EMR.
• Performs cashiering for co-pays and payments.
• Performs venipuncture and administers routine medications under physician supervision.
• Collects routine lab specimens and takes vital signs.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant program accreditation

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to greet patients, handle administrative tasks, and assist in clinical procedures under supervision. You will manage scheduling, registrations, and billing activities, while performing venipuncture and basic lab tasks as directed.

The role requires CMA certification within 6 months, BLS at hire, and an accredited MA program. A high school diploma is required, with opportunity for growth within a clinical team.