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UF Health
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$36,747 / year median in Florida
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Overview 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 Depending on the clinic needs, duties may include scheduling patient appointments, obtaining necessary signatures and documentation, as well as appropriate demographic and financial information, maintaining medical records, announcing the arrival of patients, answering incoming telephone calls, serving as a liaison between patients, nurses, physicians and others Ability to assume the responsibilities of co-workers who are on authorized absences. Must participate in 80% training; attend 80% staff meetings Write and review reports as necessary. If employees has a valid phlebotomy certification, he/she may perform PT INR testing in Anticoagulation Clinic for which he/she maintains competency. All other duties as assigned by supervisor.