Medical Assistant | Urology | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health (old) in Florida seeks a Medical Assistant to provide patient care in a physician's office under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician. The role includes clerical, insurance, and medical record duties as needed, with potential to float to UFHP practices to cover staffing.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and hold MA certification or registration; EMT allowed in lieu of MA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with certification or registration (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, AMT).
• One year of direct patient care in ambulatory care preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative, multitasking, teamwork and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a physician's office under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.
• Perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions as needed.
• May float to other UFHP practices to support staffing.

Skills

Direct patient care

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited course of study as a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant Accredited MA certifications include, but are not limited to, AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMCA, AAMA and AMT. EMT license can be used in lieu of an MA certification.
• One year of direct patient care experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• Person should display initiative, have the ability to multitask, and be able to assume additional responsibilities.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must possess and maintain current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required or must be obtained within first ninety days of employment. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR). Licensure must be secured through the AHA or Red Cross.