Medical Assistant-UF Health Kernan Square-Full-Time-Days at UF Health

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital Signs, Patient Care, Medical Record Documentation, Medication Administration, Patient Observation, Laboratory Specimen Collection, First Aid, Customer Service, Team Coordination, Performance Improvement, Medical Terminology, Clerical Skills, Computer Skills, Third Party Payors, Certification, Licensure

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Description: 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 Job Requirement: 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. Qualifications 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 as assigned may vary. UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will assist in all aspects of medical practice, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for care, and documenting medical records. They will also administer medications and participate in patient care coordination.