Medical Assistant/Scribe | Primary Care | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Medical Assistant Scribe to support physicians by providing patient care in a clinical office setting and assisting with documentation for medical charts. This role may include clerical and insurance tasks as needed.

The position may require floating to other practices to meet staffing needs, with mileage reimbursement provided pursuing flexible deployment across locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; MA certification, OR 2+ years of direct patient care experience, OR Associate’s degree (preferred).
• Selected candidates must be willing to obtain Medical Assistant certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a physician’s office under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician and assist with documentation for patient’s medical chart.
• May perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions.
• May float to other practices to support staffing; mileage reimbursement provided.

Skills

Initiative

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Two years direct patient care experience

Associate’s degree

Job description

Overview

The Medical Assistant Scribe provides patient care in a physician’s office setting under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician and to assist the physician with documentation for patient’s medical chart. Clinical skills performed are within the scope of a Medical Assistant as defined by Florida Statutes 458.3485 and CFH Clinical Policy and Procedure. The MA may also perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions. May be required to float to other practices, as needed, for staffing.

Overview

The Medical Assistant Scribe provides patient care in a physician’s office setting under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician and to assist the physician with documentation for patient’s medical chart. Clinical skills performed are within the scope of a Medical Assistant as defined by Florida Statutes 458.3485 and CFH Clinical Policy and Procedure. The MA may also perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions. May be required to float to other practices, as needed, for staffing.

Team member may be required to float between locations; Mileage reimbursement provided.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and one of the following:
• Medical Assistant certification, OR
• Two (2) years of direct patient care experience, OR
• Associate’s degree (preferred in a healthcare-related field), OR
• Candidates who are not currently certified but demonstrate strong patient care experience and interest in the role may be considered. Selected candidates must be willing to obtain Medical Assistant certification within one (1) year of employment, and training/support may be provided.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required or must be obtained within the first month of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Special Skills / Qualifications / Additional Training / Experience Required

• Candidate should display initiative, demonstrate the ability to multitask, and be able to assume additional responsibilities as needed.
• Proven ability to problem solve and work collaboratively as part of a team is essential.

Additional Consideration

• Candidates who are not currently certified but demonstrate strong patient care experience and interest in the role may be considered. Selected candidates must be willing to obtain Medical Assistant certification within one (1) year of employment, and training/support may be provided.