Medical Assistant | Main Campus Urgent Care | PRN

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

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties in a healthcare setting. This role includes preparing patients for exams, maintaining medical records, and providing essential support for patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient assistance and clerical functions, with essential certifications required within the first month of employment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• 1 year of direct care as a medical assistant in a healthcare setting preferred.
• BLS certification from AHA required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for medical examinations and perform point of care testing.
• Manage patient records, verify insurance, and ensure accurate charting.
• Assist with clerical tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining records.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Clerical duties

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Certification in Medical Assisting

Associate's Degree

Job description

Overview

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties including preparing patient 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 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

High School Diploma/Equivalent is required.

Required:

Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant program from an accredited school or 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

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

-OR-

Graduate of 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.

Successful completion of a PCT, EMT or paramedic program can be used in lieu of the experience listed above.

Preferences:
Medical Assistant Certification or Registered Medical Assistant.

Additional Information:
BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire.