Medical Assistant

Ackerman Cancer Center

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Jacksonville, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for rooming patients, performing preliminary physical tests, and assisting physicians with clinical procedures. They also manage administrative tasks such as maintaining patient records in the EMR and scheduling lab or imaging appointments.

Qualifications

Job Description

BE A PART OF THE ACKERMAN ADVANTAGE!

Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. With the distinction of being the only physician-owned proton center in the world, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care.

At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment (NO HOLIDAY OR WEEKEND HOURS). 

Additionallywe are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO).

Position Overview 

This position is responsible for greeting and rooming, patients and assisting the physician with procedures. The Medical Assistant position prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs, and recording this and other information in the medical record. This position is responsible for monitoring supplies and assuring exam rooms are prepared for patients. This position also performs some non-clinical administrative tasks in the front of the office of the practice.

This role may include floating between our Mandarin and World Golf Village clinic locations to support patient care and team operations as needed. Essential Job Functions
  • Check in and room patients, including obtaining demographic and insurance information, assessing vitals, and administering injections
  • Educate patients and schedule special procedures
  • Ask physicians and registered nurses to put in medication orders for the procedures 
  • Assist physicians with procedures
  • Prepare supplies and exam rooms for patients
  • Escort patients to exam rooms and give preliminary instructions, and perform preliminary physical tests & update patient history, medications, and the purpose of the visit in the medical record
  • Retrieve imaging for physician review
  • Phlebotomy
  • Schedule all lab orders and imaging appointments
  • Requests, scan, and respond to requests for medical records
  • Enter and maintain patient records in the EMR

Requirements (Experience/Education/Licensing)

Required

  • Flexible to float between clinic locations
  • 1-2 years clinical and administrative experience in a medical office
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association
  • Nat'l Medical Assistant (MA) Certification - CMA (Cert. Medical Assistant), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)/AAMA Cert. (American Association of Medical Assistants). NCCT, AAMA, or AMT are acceptable certification sites preferred
  • Good venipuncture skills
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Detail orientation and good organizational & time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (oral & written)
  • Good computer skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook

Preferred

  • Associate or bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM includes floating between our Mandarin and World Golf Village locations


Ackerman Cancer Center

For nearly 40 years, Ackerman Cancer Center has delivered top-tier cancer care in Northeast Florida. As the world’s first physician-owned proton therapy center, we proudly mark 10 years of proton therapy excellence, blending advanced technology with compassionate, personalized support. Our expert team, including physicians, physicists, nurses, and social workers provides comprehensive care addressing the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of cancer. Experience the Ackerman Advantage: innovative treatments, patient-focused care, and hope for a positive outcome. “At Ackerman, our philosophy is simple: to offer patients options, support, and hope for a positive outcome.” — Scot Ackerman, M.D.
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