Medical Assistant/CSR-Pediatric Medically Complex Clinic-Full Time-Days
UF Health
- Location
- Onsite (Jacksonville, Florida)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 5 days ago
About the role
UF Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida seeking a Medical Assistant for its Pediatric Medically Complex Clinic. The role involves performing clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care under physician supervision.
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Patient preparation
Medical documentation
Medication administration
First aid
Laboratory specimen collection
Customer service
Medical terminology
Electronic medical records
Care coordination
Performance improvement
Full job details
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Description:
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
Responsibilities
Job Requirement:
- Take patient's vital signs. Prepare patients for the provider's care. Assist with patient examinations or treatments
- 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
Qualifications
Qualification:
Experience Requirements:
1-year - Medical assistant – preferred
2– 4 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry - preferred
1-year experience with third party payors, and computer experience for imputing data and reviewing - preferred
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required - or within 6 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) required - at time of hire-American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Medical Terminology Certificate preferred - at time of hire
** Additional Details **
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
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma / GED Required at time of hire
Additional Details:
May travel to other clinics under additional duties
Additional Duties:
Additional duties as assigned may vary.
UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace