Certified Medical Assistant - Child Protection Team - Jax

Job No: 534825
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Jacksonville Campus
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Medicine/Physicians
Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Job Description


Classification Title:

Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description:

• Assist providers during medical examinations of children where there has been suspected child abuse or neglect by performing the following functions: obtain patient vital signs and measurements, plot measurements on growth charts, assist in sexual assault exams, assist with forensic photography, perform blood draws for HIV/RPR, and perform follow-up phone calls regarding nPEP HIV prophylaxis protocol, assist with telemedicine exams at satellite offices.
• Keep exam rooms and cabinets fully stocked, copy forms, body diagrams and growth charts for exam rooms, discard expired medications and supplies, monitor the evidence room and contact law enforcement officers to pick up evidence when needed, monitor the lab refrigerator, light cleaning and room disinfection after exams, check AED monthly and maintain log, call for biomedical waste and laundry pick-ups and organize and maintain Jay's closet (CPT supplies for assault exams).
• Report abnormal STD results to the Department of Health, upload exam photos to the shared CPT drive, copy, fax and scan medical reports, assist with maintaining documents for clinic certification (AHCA, CLIA and UF safety), act as liaison with other UF departments, such as UF CARES (Rainbow) Clinic.

Expected Salary:

$16 to $19 per hour depending on education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• NA

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville: Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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 for more specific information.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes.



Applications Close: 20 Mar 2025

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/534825/certified-medical-assistant-child-protection-team-jax

The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.









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