Certified Medical Assistant - Peds

Certified Medical Assistant - Peds

University of Florida

Posted 3 days ago

Certified Medical Assistant

• Verify patient information by interviewing patients and recording medical history.
• Confirm the purpose of the visit.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests (blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, temperature) and reporting a patient history summary.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; notify providers of pertinent patient information and follow‑up.
• Assist assigned clinicians with medical examinations and clinical procedures, including GYN exams, pap smears, suture removal, dressing changes, etc.
• Administer non‑controlled medications and injections, including vaccinations, as ordered.
• Perform rapid HIV testing as needed, including pre‑ and post‑test counseling.
• Perform venipuncture and laboratory processing, including completing requisitions and preparing specimens for lab delivery.
• Conduct basic laboratory tests (HIV rapid tests, finger‑stick glucose, hemoglobin, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep, urinalysis, GC/Chlamydia, etc.), review all lab work before sending to labs, and organize and maintain lab forms, scanning, and data entry of lab results.
• Perform quality assurance tests on CLIA waived laboratory tests.
• Maintain and update patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist in the organization of clinic exam rooms, including cleaning, checking expiration dates on medical equipment, and stocking supplies; communicate inventory and equipment needs to staff.
• Assist in clinic management by keeping patient areas clean and safe; work with staff to manage patient visit cycle time.
• Provide patients with information and instructions.

$16 to $18 per hour depending on education and experience

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 Health career Association (NHA), and the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).

• Prefer one year Medical Assistant experience.
• One year serving HIV/AIDS population.

This is a time‑limited position. Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: visit the link to watch the video.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more information.

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

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment

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