Certified Medical Assistant

Medication Administration

• Pend and call in prescriptions
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications diets, or physician’s instructions to patients.
• Medication administration which may include the following (except
• IV):
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Non-vaccine IM & SC injections (No dose calculations allowed)
• Immunizations
• Oral medications-simple dose calculations allowed
• TST (PPD)administration and reading of result
• Eye Drops
• Nebulizer Treatment

Procedures

• Sterile dressings
• Sterile technique
• Phlebotomy –routine, clinic specific
• Remove sutures/staples
• Specimen collection and processing
• Ear Irrigations

Other duties

• Responsible for routinely re-stocking exam rooms, cleaning exam rooms including desks, exam tables, and counters, and keeping rooms neat throughout the day. Assists with ordering supplies and equipment and restocking reserves as needed
• Performs EKG's in Radiology department during athlete's physical exams PRN
• Responsible for cleaning, wrapping and autoclaving instruments as needed, and participating in cleaning and maintaining the autoclave and autoclave room as per OSHA
• Expected to huddle daily with RN, Physicians, and staff to anticipate and plan the Team’s needs; communicates with co-workers in a respectful and courteous manner
• Rotates to other areas of the SHCC, provides Break Week coverage in SMAC Team and performs other tasks as assigned. Attends and participates in the HST / MA staff monthly meeting.

Typical Schedule

• Monday through
• Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm OR weekdays adjusted per FTE needs
• 40 hours/week
• Hours and days can vary according to SHCC’s needs
• Provides coverage for weekends and other clinical areas as assigned

About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)

The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.

Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.

The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF’s campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on site.

Learn more about SHCC here https://shcc.ufl.edu/ [https://shcc.ufl.edu/]

About the University of Florida

UF is one of the nation’s top universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

The City of Gainesville

The Guide to Greater Gainesville shares all that you need to learn about the Heart of Florida, including neighborhood and city information, schools and zoning, culture and leisure, sports and fitness, healthcare and much more. Learn more at https://guidetogreatergainesville.com/ [https://guidetogreatergainesville.com/]

Expected Salary

$19.85 - $21.13 per hour

Required Qualifications

• 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).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with at least one-year experience.
• BLS/CPR Certificate

Preferred

• A high school diploma and one year of appropriate experience.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure may be used in lieu CMA certification in special circumstances.
• One year of appropriate experience
• Knowledge of patient care.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of sterile technique mandatory.
• Knowledge of services functions, policies and confidentiality procedures.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of splits, braces, casting, and other equipment used in clinic.
• Skilled in basic math.
• Skills to perform CPR.
• Skills to maintain patient care equipment in operational order.
• Ability to communicate efficiently in writing and verbally.
• Ability to interact with patients.
• Ability to take vital signs (e.g. TPR, Blood Pressure, visual acuity, peak flow meters, height and weight).
• Ability to draw blood.
• Ability to give equipment instructions to patients.
• Ability to perform point of care lab tests and run quality controls.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of at least 3 references.

Application must be submitted by 11

55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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 our Veteran's Preference Page [https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/] for more specific information.

This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

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