Medical Assistant Primary Care

Ascension•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension St. Vincent's Ortega Primary Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will prepare patients for examinations, assist physicians with procedures, record patient information, manage clinical logistics, and perform clerical duties. This is a full-time, day shift position located in Jacksonville, FL.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Medical Assistant preferred.
Nat'l Medical Assistant (MA) Certification preferred - CMA (Cert. Medical Assistant), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)/AAMA Cert. (American Association of Medical Assistants). NCCT, AAMA, or AMT are acceptable certification sites.
Completion of Basic Machine Operators (BMO) cert. preferred.
Current registration with State of FL as a BMO Operator preferred.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and assist the physician with medical procedures and treatments.
Record patient vital signs, medical histories, and other information accurately in patient charts.
Manage clinical logistics, including preparing treatment rooms and maintaining supplies and equipment.
Perform essential clerical duties, such as answering phones, filing, and maintaining patient records.