Certified Medical Assistant - Peds

Job Information

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Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Nursing, Medicine/Physicians

Department: - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Classification

Title:

Certified Medical Assistant

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Notifies providers of pertinent patient information and follow-up.
• Assists assigned clinician with medical examinations and clinical procedures including GYN exams, pap smears, suture removal, dressing changes, etc.
• Administers non-controlled medications and injections, including vaccinations, as ordered.
• Performs Rapid HIV testing as needed, including pre and post-test counseling as required.
• Performs venipuncture and lab processing including completing requisitions and preparation for lab delivery. Performs basic laboratory tests: HIV Rapid tests, finger-stick glucose, hemoglobin, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep, u/a, GC/Chlamydia, etc.
• Reviews all lab work before it is sent out to labs, organizing and maintaining existing lab forms, scanning and data entry of lab results, etc.
• Performs quality assurance tests on CLIA waived laboratory tests.
• Maintains and updates patient information in electronic medical record.
• Assists in organization of clinic exam rooms, including cleaning, checking expiration dates on medical equipment and stocking supplies. Communicates inventory and equipment needs to assigned staff.
• Assists in clinic management including keeping patient areas clean and safe and working with providers to effectively manage patient visit cycle time.
• Provides patient 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. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

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:
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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 for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Advertised: 12 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 26 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time