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.

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 - May travel to other clinics under additional duties

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