Medical Assistant - General Internal Medicine - MA

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The medical assistant performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a physician (medical acts) or assigned supervisor. The medical assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting needs of the patient/family. The medical assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The medical assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel.

Requirements

• Arizona: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Arizona: Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program.
• Arizona: Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is required.
• Arizona: Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• Florida: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Florida: Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program or hold an active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification.
• Florida: Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• Midwest: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Midwest: Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program or hold an active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification.
• Midwest: Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association, American Red Cross.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Computer proficiency required, including prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.

Nice To Haves

• Florida: Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred.
• Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting.
• Meets the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a physician or assigned supervisor.
• Participates as a member of the health care team.
• Accepts appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting needs of the patient/family.
• Performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care.
• Carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree