Medical Assistant-UF Health Peds North-Full-Time- Days
Job Description
Overview
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