Medical Assistant-Pediatrics-Full-Time-Days

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and documenting medical records.

The role also involves administering medications, assisting with exams, and collecting specimens. The ideal candidate will have CMA certification (or be within 6 months), BLS, and 1 year of medical assistant experience, plus 2–4 years in

Qualifications

• Certification as Medical Assistant (CMA) required or within 6 months
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire
• 1 year medical assistant experience preferred
• 2–4 years clerical/customer service experience preferred
• 1 year experience with third party payors and computer data entry preferred
• MA program accredited by NCMA/state/other approved body
• High School Diploma or GED required at hire

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs and prepare patients for provider care
• Assist with patient examinations or treatments
• Document all entries in medical records (electronic or paper) with signatures and timestamps
• Administer medications under supervision of licensed physician
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms; collect routine lab specimens
• Administer basic first aid and participate in performance improvement projects
• Act as an active care team member in coordinating patient care
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and other customers

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program accreditation

Tools

EMR

Medical Terminology

Data entry

Job description

Overview

Description

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

Take patient's vital signs. Prepare patients for the provider's care. Assist with patient examinations or treatments.

Correctly document all entries in the medical record, either electronic or hard copy, to include signature, date and time.

Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.

Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms. Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.

Administer basic first aid.

Participates in performance improvement projects.

Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.

Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers

Qualifications

ExperienceRequirements: 1-year - Medical assistant - preferred

2- 4 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry -preferred

1-year experience with third party payors, and computer experience for imputing data andreviewing - preferred

Certification/LicensureRequirements: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required - or within 6 months

Basic Life Support (BLS) required - at time of hire- American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Medical Terminology Certificate preferred - at time of hire

Additional Details: A requirement of having completed an MA program that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency approved by the board

EducationRequirements: High School Diploma / GED Required at time of hire

Additional Details: May travel to other clinics under additional duties

Additional Duties: Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace