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University of Florida Certified Medical Assistant - Peds ID in Jacksonville Campus, Florida
Certified Medical Assistant - Peds ID
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=527641&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 527641
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Nursing, Medicine/Physicians
Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE
Classification Title:Certified Medical Assistant
Job Description:
- 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. Perform 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
works with provides to effectively manage patient visit cycle time.
- Provides patient information and instructions.
Expected Salary:
$16 to $18 per hour depending on education and experience
Minimum Requirements:
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 Healthcareer Association (NHA),
and the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA).
Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer one year Medical Assistant experience.
One year serving HIV/AIDS population.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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: Visit this link (https://ufh.sc/COMJvideo) to watch the video.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
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 ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 29 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 12 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time