Medical Assistant Urgent Care

Ascension•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their Urgent Care team in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time role involves preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians with procedures, recording vital signs and medical histories, managing clinical logistics, and performing clerical duties. Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system committed to service, growth, care, and connection, recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

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.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.