Medical Assistant-UF Pediatrics North-Full-Time-Days

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. seeks a professional medical assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks under physician supervision. You will take vital signs, prepare patients, and assist with examinations.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, medication administration under supervision, specimen collection, and first aid. Travel to other clinics may occur; BLS and CMA or progress toward CMA are required or preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required or within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
• Medical Terminology certificate preferred at time of hire.
• High School Diplom a / GED required at time of hire.

Aufgaben

• Take vital signs and prepare patients for examination or treatments.
• Document all medical entries accurately with signature, date and time.
• Administer medication under direct supervision of a physician.
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms and collect specimens when directed.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate as part of the care team to coordinate patient care.
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, staff and others.

Kenntnisse

Medical assistant

Customer service

Data entry

Ausbildung

High School Diploma / GED

MA program accreditation

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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.

Experience Requirements

• 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 and reviewing - preferred

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• 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

May travel to other clinics under additional duties

Education Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required at time of hire

Additional Duties

Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace