Urgent Care Medical Assistant — Frontline Patient Care

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for UHealth Jackson Urgent Care in Coral Gables. The role supports both administrative and clinical tasks, aiding providers, nurses, and case managers in patient care and documentation.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Medical Assistant program and certification/credentialing as required, with BLS and related life-support capabilities typically expected on hire.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant program is required.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with patients and staff.
• Must maintain required certifications and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties: answer phones, welcome patients, update records, file insurance, schedule appointments, coordinate admissions and labs, handle billing.
• Clinical duties: take histories, prepare patients, assist providers, collect specimens, perform basic lab tests, draw blood, ECGs, and assist as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Professional composure

Education

Medical Assistant degree or diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Medical terminology

Job description

Jackson Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant for UHealth Jackson Urgent Care in Coral Gables. The role supports both administrative and clinical tasks, aiding providers, nurses, and case managers in patient care and documentation.

Requirements include graduation from an approved Medical Assistant program and certification/credentialing as required, with BLS and related life-support capabilities typically expected on hire.