What are the responsibilities and job description for the CSR/MA Float Pool I | Ambulatory Services Float Pool | Days position at UF Health?
Job Duties
Travels to UFJPI and UF Health on and off campus clinic locations to provide coverage for Medical Assistant vacancies.
Provides excellent customer service and greets patients entering the department/practice. A 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
Essential Functions
• Receives and directs messages, (electronic, in person and telephone calls) to the appropriate personnel. Makes contacts to other departments, physicians, patients and other outside organizations as necessary for the departmental/practice operations.
• Maintains patient scheduling functions, and sets patient appointments through established guidelines.
• Interviews and completes the registration process for patients utilizing the specific service.
• Keys patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, patient orders, charges and payments as defined in the electronic medical record.
• Performs cashiering functions as it relates to co-payments or other patient payments/collections. May perform routine clerical duties for the department.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures including aseptic procedures and taking patient’s vital signs.
• Perform venipuncture and administer routine, non-controlled medications.
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Provides excellent customer service for patients/families/representatives and other members of the treatment team.
Qualifications
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
This position requires 100% travel to various UFJPI clinical locations.
Current Florida Drivers License and proof of auto insurance required at time of hire
Certification/Licensure
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire
Medical Terminology Certificate preferred within 30 days
Driver's License - Florida required at time of hire
UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
