Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Successful completion of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by an appropriate accredited institute. Appropriate institutes include the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).

The Opportunity

The Student Health Care Center at the University of Florida is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for its ambulatory clinic. The CMA will assist health care professionals in the examination and treatment of ambulatory patients, such as preparation of the patient and environment for treatment, knowledge of conducting basic laboratory and electrocardiogram tests, care of the patient post-treatment functions. They will perform Point-of-Care testing as directed and will be responsible for general cleanliness of desks, counters, examination tables, equipment, and for ensuring appropriate cleaning, packaging (wrapping) and sterilization of surgical instruments. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will assist the team RNs with patient care, obtaining vital signs, visual screening, heights and weights, peak flow readings and other objective data as appropriate for incoming patients and will assist clinicians with special procedures and examinations.

Clinical Support Duties:

• Performs CMA duties under the direct supervision of the Team RN and responsibility of a Physician
• Standards Universal Precautions
• Defers all medical questions to the RNs and/or medical providers.
• Check Daily Temperature logs.
• Order, stock, and maintain inventory of routine supplies and special items needed for the exam and
• procedure rooms, patient care and assure update of sterile supplies.
• Apply infection control guidelines in the clinic setting.
• Application of age specific care to clinical practice.
• Emergency equipment use clinic –specific emergency response plan
• Assist in exams
• Clean /sterilize equipment and exam rooms
• Basic patient instructions per provider approved handouts
• Telephone messaging
• Alerts Team RNs or providers of any abnormal findings.
• Performs point-of-care tests as requested.
• Assists providers with procedures (minor surgery/pelvic exams).
• Assists RNs with observation of patients.
• Responsible for cleaning clinic area including counter tops, desks, exam tables, etc.
• Responsible for autoclaving and wrapping instruments as needed.
• Responsible for picking up clean linens and returning dirty linens for cleaning weekly from clinic area.
• Order supplies from Central Supply and Pharmacy as needed.
• Assist in training new CMAs.
• Wear PPE (personal protective equipment) as appropriate, such as an N95 with level 2 surgical mask over, gown, gloves, googles or face shield.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms after each patient visit per SHCC policy/guidelines. PPE must be worn during this process. This includes everything that touches the patient: (surfaces, exam tables, BP cuff, Otoscope & Ophthalmoscope, Thermometers, Pt. chair etc., before bringing another patient to the room or area of screening.
• Performs point-of-care tests as requested
• Performs blood drawn requested by providers.
• Performs and collects specimens for Drive-by patients.

Medication Administration:

• Pend and call in prescriptions
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications diets, or physician’s instructions to patients.
• Medication administration which may include the following (except IV):
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Non-vaccine IM & SC injections (No dose calculations allowed)
• Immunizations
• Oral medications-simple dose calculations allowed
• TST (PPD)administration and reading of result
• Eye Drops
• Nebulizer Treatment

Procedures:

• Sterile dressings
• Sterile technique
• Phlebotomy –routine, clinic specific
• Remove sutures/staples
• Specimen collection and processing
• Ear Irrigations

Other duties:

• Responsible for routinely re-stocking exam rooms, cleaning exam rooms including desks, exam tables, and counters, and keeping rooms neat throughout the day. Assists with ordering supplies and equipment and restocking reserves as needed
• Performs EKG's in Radiology department during athlete's physical exams PRN
• Responsible for cleaning, wrapping and autoclaving instruments as needed, and participating in cleaning and maintaining the autoclave and autoclave room as per OSHA
• Expected to huddle daily with RN, Physicians, and staff to anticipate and plan the Team’s needs; communicates with co-workers in a respectful and courteous manner
• Rotates to other areas of the SHCC, provides Break Week coverage in SMAC Team and performs other tasks as assigned. Attends and participates in the HST / MA staff monthly meeting.

Typical Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm OR weekdays adjusted per FTE needs
• 40 hours/week
• Hours and days can vary according to SHCC’s needs
• Provides coverage for weekends and other clinical areas as assigned

About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)

The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.

Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.

The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF’s campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on site.

Learn more about SHCC here https://shcc.ufl.edu/

About the University of Florida

UF is one of the nation’s top universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

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$19.85 - $21.13 per hour

Exclusive Perks and Benefits

Enjoy stability and support with UF’s unique range of benefits and opportunities. With a robust healthcare package, generous leave policies, retirement planning, and professional development, you can achieve a healthy work-life balance, plan for your future, and advance your career.

Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at a rate of 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for eleven paid holidays each year.

• Successful completion of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by an appropriate accredited institute. Appropriate institutes include the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with at least one-year experience.
• BLS/CPR Certificate

• A high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure may be used in lieu CMA certification in special circumstances.
• One year of appropriate experience
• Knowledge of patient care.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of sterile technique mandatory.
• Knowledge of services functions, policies and confidentiality procedures.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of splits, braces, casting, and other equipment used in clinic.
• Skilled in basic math.
• Skills to perform CPR.
• Skills to maintain patient care equipment in operational order.
• Ability to communicate efficiently in writing and verbally.
• Ability to interact with patients.
• Ability to take vital signs (e.g. TPR, Blood Pressure, visual acuity, peak flow meters, height and weight).
• Ability to draw blood.
• Ability to give equipment instructions to patients.
• Ability to perform point of care lab tests and run quality controls.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of at least 3 references.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.