Medical Assistant - Community Internal Medicine

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

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

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or Medical Assistant associate degree program or hold an active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification.
• 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.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Nice To Haves

• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred.
• The certification is required if an MA degree program or MA associate degree has not been completed.

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: High school or GED