Overview 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. Degree in medicine or other fields, with plans for career in dental, medicine, advanced medical practice, pharmacy, chiropractor, physical and occupational therapy, or other allied fields. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Take patient’s vital signs. Prepare patients for the provider’s care. Assist with patient examinations or treatments. • Perform venipunctures and administer routine, non-controlled medications. • 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 • May Perform scribe functions by documenting all provider/patient interactions in the medical record under the supervision and responsibility of a licensed clinician • Assist with test scoring • Performing all other duties as assigned within a specific department Qualifications Experience Requirements 1 year Medical Assistant preferred 2 years Clerical/Customer Service experience, ideally in a healthcare related industry preferred 1 year Experience with 3rd party payors and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required Bachelors Healthcare preferred Degree in medicine or other fields, with plans for a career in dental, medicine, advanced medical practice, pharmacy, chiropractor, physical and occupational therapy or other allied health fields. Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace