Medical Assistant | Greenbriar Primary Care | Full-time | Days

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing clinical and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will assist with patient examinations, manage medical records, and provide high-quality customer service. A High School Diploma and experience in a healthcare setting are essential, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year direct care experience as medical assistant or related role in healthcare setting.
• Certification from a formal Medical Assistant program required.
• Successful completion of a PCT, EMT, or paramedic program can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for medical examinations and perform vital signs and point of care testing.
• Maintain cleanliness in exam rooms and adhere to infection control procedures.
• Manage patient records and insurance verification.
• Schedule patient appointments and assist with patient flow.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties including preparing patients for medical examinations, 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 sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, quality control methods, and the MA scope of practice.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High School Diploma/Equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 1 year Providing direct care as medical assistant or related role in a healthcare setting

• OR Medical Assistant program from formal school or program, obtaining a certification or registration certificate. Program must have hands on practical experience as part of the curriculum

Preferences

• 2 or more years of experience in a physician practice

Additional Information

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to be adaptable and flexible is required.
• Successful completion of a PCT, EMT or paramedic program can be used in lieu of the experience listed above

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferences: Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant. Additional Information: BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.