Overview Description: 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 Job Requirement: • 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 Qualifications Qualification: Experience Requirements: 1-year - Medical assistant – preferred 2– 4 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry - preferred 1-year experience with third party payors, and computer experience for imputing data and reviewing - preferred Certification/Licensure Requirements: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required - or within 6 months Basic Life Support (BLS) required - at time of hire-American Red Cross or American Heart Association 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 Education Requirements: High School Diploma / GED Required at time of hire Additional Details: May travel to other clinics under additional duties Additional Duties: Additional duties as assigned may vary. UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace