Medical Assistant | East – JTB & Kernan | Days Position Available In Duval, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Medical Assistant position at East - JTB & Kernan in Jacksonville, Florida involves providing patient care support, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering medication under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. Qualifications include 1 year of medical assistant experience, 2 years of clerical/customer service experience, and certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Basic Life Support (BLS). Requirements also include completion of an accredited MA program. UFJPI is the Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace recruiting for this role.
Job Description
Medical Assistant | East – JTB & Kernan | Days Jacksonville, Florida Patient Care Support 50453 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. Responsibilities Essential Functions
- 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 Qualifications Experience Requirements 1 year Medical assistant preferred 2 years Clerical/customer service experience -ideally in a health care related industry preferred 1 year One year experience with third party payors and computer experience for in putting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED required Certification/Licensure 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 •Additional Details •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
