Medical Assistant | Wildlight | Full Time| Days
UF Health
- Location
- Onsite (Yulee, Florida)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
UF Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida seeking a Medical Assistant to assist with clinical and administrative tasks. The role involves taking vital signs, preparing patients, documenting records, and supporting the care team to ensure excellent patient service.
Skills
Full job details
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
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
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
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required - or within 6 months Basic Life Support (BLS) required - at time of hire
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