Medical Assistant -Nursing administration

Nemours is seeking a Casual Medical Assistant in Jacksonville, FL.

This is a PRN (as needed) medical assistant (MA) position on the MA float team. This position allows for skills growth and exploration within many of Nemours' specialty departments and clinics. This position requires travel to multiple Nemours sites within the Jacksonville area, including our main downtown clinic, Fleming Island, Jacksonville South, and Nocatee.

Clinic work hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

The Medical Assistant is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The Medical Assistant will coordinate patient flow, review charts and update with most current information, ensure the appropriate paperwork accompanies the patient to the room and enter pertinent history in the medical record. The MA performs clinical procedures in accordance with divisional responsibilities, as directed by physician, and per protocol.

• High School Diploma required.
• Healthcare and Customer Service experience. Educational experience can be counted for years of experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of employment and continue to maintain as required.
• Strong customer service skills and willingness to adapt to change.
• Communicates effectively with patient, families, and all members of the care team.
• Proficient in Medical Terminology.
• Attend in-service classes as appropriate and assigned by manager.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Works with minimal supervision.