Medical Assistant | Orthopaedics - Float | Day Shift | PRN

UF Health St. Johns; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health St. Johns is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care across Palm Coast, St. Augustine, and Nocatee locations.

The role combines clinical and administrative duties under physician supervision, contributing to efficient exam flow and quality patient interactions. The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program credential, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict infection control and patient privacy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program.
• Less than one year of Medical Assistant experience required.
• More than one year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations, performs point of care testing, measures vital signs, administers vaccines and injections, and assists with minor procedures.
• Maintains infection control, cleans rooms, and handles sterilization per schedule.
• Fulfills clerical duties including medical records, authorizations, referrals, and chart management.
• Schedules patients and manages patient flow, collects history, documents, and relays instructions.
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines and MA scope of practice.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Ambulatory care knowledge

Conflict resolution

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Will float between St. Augustine, Nocatee, and Palm Coast. Help patients get back to doing what they love! In this fluid, fast-paced orthopedic role, you'll support patient recovery across our Palm Coast, St. Augustine, and Nocatee locations, making a meaningful difference every day while collaborating with a team that values energy, problem-solving, and exceptional patient care.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School Degree or a GED.
• Must be graduate from approved Medical Assistant program.
• Less than one year - Medical Assistant experience required
• More than one year Medical Assistant experience preferred

Necessary Skills

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of ambulatory health care or related health care fields.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Ability to use computers.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Must obtain medical assistant certification within 6 months of date of hire/transfer into the position.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association.

Assistant experience.