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Certified Medical Assistant - Peds ID

Work type: Staff Full-Time

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 position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

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: 02 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 11 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time