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Medical Assistant

UF Health Shands Hospital

Gainesville, FL,

Medical Assistant

UF Health Shands Hospital

Gainesville, FL,
 
The Medical Assistant provides patient care in a physician's office setting under the direct responsibility of a licensed physician. Clinical skills performed are within the scope of a Medical Assistant as defined by Florida Statutes 458.3485 and UFHP Clinical Policy and Procedure. The MA may also perform clerical, insurance, and medical record functions. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited course of study as a Medical Office Assistant or possess the equivalent knowledge and skills base by having completed/graduated from similar type of formal medical training such as a formal medical services training program offered by the United States Armed Forces (e.g. Health Care Specialist training course, Special Operations Medical Sergeant training course, Hospital Corpsman training course, Health Services Technician.) Must possess and maintain certification as a medical assistant; candidates with prior medical assistant experience who are not certified must obtain certification within 90 days of hire. One year of direct patient care experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred. Person should display initiative, have the ability to multitask, and be able to assume additional responsibilities. Proven ability to problem solve and be a team member is essential. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must possess and maintain current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant. Candidates with prior medical assistant experience who are not certified must obtain MA certification within 90 days of hire, and maintain it thereafter. Basic Life Support (CPR) required or must be obtained within first month of employment. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR).

About UF Health Shands Hospital

UF Health is the Southeast's most comprehensive academic health center and part of one of the nation's top ten public research universities.

According to U.S. News & World Report's 2021–2022 Best Hospitals rankings, our Magnet®-designated facility has six medical specialties ranked among the nation's best, reflecting the health system's stature as a longstanding leader in Florida and regional health care.

The six specialties ranked among the nation's top 50 are urology (32nd); ear, nose and throat (32nd); cancer (33rd); geriatrics (tied for 33rd); nephrology (33rd); diabetes and endocrinology (34th); pulmonology and lung surgery (tied for 37th); orthopaedics (tied for 45th); and gastroenterology and GI surgery (45th).

The UF Health Shands Children's Hospital tied as the best in Florida. It stood among the nation's elite children's hospitals with eight ranked specialties, which included a first-ever top 10 ranking in cardiology and a historically high ranking in pulmonology, according to U.S. News & World Report.

As the flagship facility of UF Health, UF Health Shands is part of a renowned, comprehensive health system admired worldwide. UF Shands Hospital comprises seven unique facilities: Children's, Cancer, Heart & Vascular, Neuromedicine, Psychiatric and Rehabilitation.

Our Magnet-designated facility, with an impressive four-time track record designation, is a Level 1 trauma center featuring the ShandsCair Flight Team. We're recognized as a Top Hospital nationally by IBM Watson and by Becker’s. In addition, Forbes recognized us as one of America's Best Employers and one of America's Best Employers for Women.