Referral Coordinator| Referral Coordinators| Full Time| Days

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in the clinic by performing clinical and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, documenting in the medical record, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout visits. The role requires CMA certification (or attainment within 6 months) and BLS at hire; completion of an accredited MA program is expected.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience as Medical Assistant preferred.
• 2–4 years clerical/customer service in health care preferred.
• 1-year experience with third party payors and data entry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and prepare patients for care.
• Document all entries in medical records with signature, date, and time.
• Administer medication under physician supervision.
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms; collect routine lab specimens.
• Provide basic first aid.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Collaborate as an active care team member in patient care coordination.
• Ensure high standards of customer service for patients and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Terminology

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for processing referral requests for all providers practicing within the clinic module and ensuring that when needed, referral/authorization numbers are obtained for these services.

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
• 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.

Education Requirements

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