Medical Assistant | Lem Turner Family | Days | Full Time at UF Health

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Preparation, Medical Documentation, Medication Administration, Laboratory Specimen Collection, First Aid, Customer Service, Patient Care Coordination, Electronic Medical Records, Clerical Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Job Duties 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 Essential Functions • 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. • Additional duties as assigned - May travel to other clinics under additional duties Qualifications Experience Requirements 1 year Medical assistant preferred 2 years Clerical/customer service experience -ideally in a health care related industry preferred 1 year One year experience with third party payors and computer experience for in putting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED required Certification/Licensure Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required 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. UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support under the supervision of a licensed physician. Key duties include taking vital signs, documenting medical records, and assisting with patient examinations and treatments.