Medical Assistant-UF Pediatrics North

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

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.

Qualification:

• 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
  - American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred - at time of hire

• 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

• High School Diploma / GED Required at time of hire

• May travel to other clinics under additional duties

• Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace