Medical Assistant | Wildlight | Days | Full Time

UF Health • Yulee, FL

8h

About The Position

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. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Wildlight. The role may require travel to other clinics as an additional duty.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency approved by the board.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Two years of clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a healthcare-related industry, preferred.
• One year of experience with third-party payors and computer experience entering data and reviewing patient demographic materials preferred.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Take patients’ vital signs, prepare patients for provider care, and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Document all entries in the medical record, electronically or on paper, with signature, date, and time.
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.
• Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms and collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Participate as an active care team member in coordinating patient care.
• Provide a standard of excellence in customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include travel to other clinics.

What This Job Offers

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