Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

UF Health; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida is seeking a professional Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. This role blends patient care with accurate documentation in a busy medical practice.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with procedures, documenting entries in electronic or paper records, and communicating effectively with the care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMA certification required or to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required at hire; preferred to have before start date.
• Medical Terminology certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Document all entries in medical records accurately with date and signature.
• Administer medications as directed by the physician under supervision.
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms; collect routine labs as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Terminology Certificate

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Data entry

Job description

UF Health in Florida is seeking a professional Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. This role blends patient care with accurate documentation in a busy medical practice.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with procedures, documenting entries in electronic or paper records, and communicating effectively with the care team.