Certified Medical Assistant I

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

3d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Health Services (SHS) Certified Medical Assistant I position will mainly be responsible for performing physician support services to ensure the care of patients under the oversight of a licensed Physician. Additionally, this position will assist in other areas to meet the needs of UCF Student Health Services. Become a part of our committed UCF Student Health Team as a Certified Medical Assistant I and deliver outstanding care to our community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be certified as a medical assistant.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Medical Assisting or ambulatory care experience.
• BLS Certification.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Record Systems.
• Adheres to HIPAA (Health Information Privacy Protection Act) guidelines and education.
• Knowledge of general healthcare practices and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and patient statistics.
• Room patients via the Electronic Medical Record (E.M.R.) for provider visits.
• Assist providers with physical exams, treatments, and surgical procedures as needed.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Assist with patient care in Primary Care and Behavioral Health settings.
• Ensure appropriate patient follow-up care after provider visits.
• Assist in specialty clinics as directed by the RN Supervisor.
• Answer telephones as directed by RNs and providers.
• Check fax equipment for refill requests and test results.
• Assist with autoclave use and sterilization procedures as needed.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Observe OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens standards and Universal Precautions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Fulfill COVID-related activities in accordance with organizational needs.
• Stock clinical areas.
• Keep medical supplies up to date and properly maintained.
• Complete University and SHS annual training and competencies.
• Complete required education to maintain professional certification.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee to meet the needs of Student Health Services (SHS).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Annual and sick time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED