Certified Medical Assistant I

Certified Medical Assistant I

UCF Health - Student Health Services (SHS) provides various primary and specialty care services to help keep students, faculty and staff at their optimum health. The Health Center is located on the Main Campus. Our services are designed with students, faculty and staff needs in mind. Become a part of our committed UCF Student Health Team as a Certified Medical Assistant I and deliver outstanding care to our community.

The Opportunity

The Student Health Services (SHS) Certified Medical Assistant I position will mainly be responsible for performing physician support services to ensure the care of patients under the oversight of a licensed Physician. Additionally, this position will assist in other areas to meet the needs of UCF Student Health Services.

Responsibilities

Clinical & Direct Patient Care:

• Take and record vital signs and patient statistics.
• Room patients via the Electronic Medical Record (E.M.R.) for provider visits.
• Assist providers with physical exams, treatments, and surgical procedures as needed.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Assist with patient care in Primary Care and Behavioral Health settings.
• Ensure appropriate patient follow-up care after provider visits.

Clinical Operations & Support:

• Assist in specialty clinics as directed by the RN Supervisor.
• Answer telephones as directed by RNs and providers.
• Check fax equipment for refill requests and test results.
• Assist with autoclave use and sterilization procedures as needed.

Infection Control, Safety & Compliance:

• Maintain infection control standards.
• Observe OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens standards and Universal Precautions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Fulfill COVID-related activities in accordance with organizational needs.

Supply & Equipment Management:

• Stock clinical areas.
• Keep medical supplies up to date and properly maintained.

Training, Certification & Professional Development:

• Complete University and SHS annual training and competencies.
• Complete required education to maintain professional certification.

Administrative & Other Assigned Duties:

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee to meet the needs of Student Health Services (SHS).

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience. Must be certified as a medical assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Medical Assisting or ambulatory care experience.
• BLS Certification. UCF SHS accepts the American Heart Association (or equivalent as indicated on the certification) which includes the hands-on demonstration portion.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Record Systems.

The most successful candidates may possess the following qualities:

• Adheres to HIPAA (Health Information Privacy Protection Act) guidelines and education.
• Knowledge of general healthcare practices and medical terminology.

Additional Application Materials Required

In addition to your application, please submit a resume.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

• This is a time-limited and auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $15.66- $16.00. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.