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Medical Assistant | Orthopaedics - Float | Day Shift | PRN

UF Health

Location
Onsite (St. Augustine, Florida)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the role

UF Health seeks a Medical Assistant to float between St. Augustine, Nocatee, and Palm Coast locations in a fast-paced orthopedic setting. The role supports patient recovery through clinical and administrative duties within a team focused on exceptional care.

Skills

Phlebotomy Vital signs Vaccine administration Injections Patient charting Medical records management Insurance verification Conflict resolution Ambulatory health care Infection control Minor surgery assistance Point of care testing Prior authorizations Computer literacy Patient scheduling

Full job details

Overview

Will float between St. Augustine, Nocatee, and Palm Coast  

 

Help patients get back to doing what they love! In this fluid, fast-paced orthopedic role, you'll support patient recovery across our Palm Coast, St. Augustine, and Nocatee locations, making a meaningful difference every day while collaborating with a team that values energy, problem-solving, and exceptional patient care.

 

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

  • Performs physical examination preparations, point of care testing, vital signs, vaccines, phlebotomy, drug administration including injections, prescription verification with physician’s orders, minor surgery assists, and bio-hazard waste disposal.
  • Fulfills environmental responsibilities including restocking and cleaning exam/procedure rooms to maintain infection control, cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records.
  • Fulfills clerical responsibilities including sending/receiving patient medical records, prior authorizations, referral information, etc., completing forms/requisitions, verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics, and managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
  • Fulfills patient care responsibilities including scheduling and patient flow, assisting patients for exam preparation, collecting patient history, charting, and relaying instructions to patients.
  • Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, quality control methods, and the MA scope of practice.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • High School Degree or a GED.
  • Must be graduate from approved Medical Assistant program.
  • Less than one year - Medical Assistant experience required
  • More than one year Medical Assistant experience preferred

Necessary Skills

  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.
  • Knowledge of ambulatory health care or related health care fields.
  • Skilled in conflict resolution.
  • Ability to use computers.

Required Licensure/Certifications

  • Must obtain medical assistant certification within 6 months of date of hire/transfer into the position.
  • Current BLS from the American Heart Association.

 Assistant experience.