Medical Assistant | UF Community Health | Days | Full-Time | CERTIFIED

University of Florida Health•Jacksonville, FL

38d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma - required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required or within 6 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) required - at time of hire
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.

Nice To Haves

1 year - Medical assistant - preferred
2 years - Two to four years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry - preferred
1 year - One-year experience with third party payors, and computer experience for imputing data and reviewing patient demographic material - preferred
Medical Terminology Certificate - preferred - at time of hire

Responsibilities

Take patient's vital signs.
Prepare patients for the provider's care.
Assist with patient examinations or treatments.
At draw station, verify physician's orders and identify patients according to established procedures prior to specimen collection.
Prepare specimens for testing to include proper patient identification, centrifugation when appropriate.
At draw station, prepare and "bag" specimens according to established guidelines for delivery to the testing facility.
Assist in various preparatory techniques throughout the laboratory as assigned.
Follows PPE procedures and all safety protocol for specimens.
Complete mandatory training, adhere to policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines, core values, and confidentiality agreement. May be assigned other duties within job scope.
Maintain office key logs, software licensing and required training certificates and logs, and office contact list.
Perform venipunctures and administer routine, non-controlled medications.
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.
All other duties as assigned