Temporary Medical Assistant

About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

The Student Health Clinics Department is currently seeking a Temporary Medical Assistant to join their team of professionals.

Duties include:

• Performs initial assessments of patients, measures vital signs, and documents all information in patient’s chart.
• Verifies patient information.
• Reviews and/or records medical history.
• Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Administers medications. Authorizes drug refills as directed.
• Draws blood and performs EKGs.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies.
• Maintains instruments and prepares sterilization as required.
• Complies with all standard OSHA policies and procedures.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions.
• Generates revenue by recording billing information of services rendered.
• Completes insurance forms and responds to insurance and other third‑party inquiries.
• Maintains logs and required checks (refrigerator temperatures, oxygen, expired medications, etc.).
• As needed will perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, referrals, registration and insurance verification.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/Standard First Aid Certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical program (e.g., MA, CNA, CCMA, EMT, LPN) required.
• Working in centers of health and/or counseling care.

• Monday-Friday
• 8:30am-5:00pm
• Between 8-40 hours per week.

$20.00-$23.00/hour

Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e‑mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in “My Applications”.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
Next posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and affirmative action employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.