Certified Medical Assistant | Ortho – North

Job Description

Overview Job Duties 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.

• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned – May travel to other clinics under additional duties

• 1 year Medical assistant experience preferred
• 2 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a healthcare-related industry
• 1 year experience with third party payors and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material

High School Diploma or GED required.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire
• 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.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

UF Health Flagler Hospital