Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant 1

Full time Certified Medical Assistant 1 position at University of Miami/UHealth department of Medicine. The role will work at the UHealth Medical Campus, assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, recording chart information, drawing and collecting blood samples, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.

$5,000

• Gives injections and treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Assists in patient care activities such as dressing changes and leg wraps.
• Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.
• Assists with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments to the doctor as directed.
• Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique.
• Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation.
• Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties.
• Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.
• Adheres to University and unit‑level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Venipuncture and processing of study samples.
• 24‑hour urine collection.
• Measurement of vital signs.
• Perform ECG tracing.
• Organization of equipment, instrumentation, bedding, and other materials.
• Assists in data management when required; other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

(If MA presently has an active MA certification, school verification, and exceptions may apply.)

• Approved MA
  
  Certifications:
  
  CMA‑ Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)®; RMA − Registered Medical Assistant – American Medical Technologists (AMT); CCMA − Certified Clinical Medical Assistant – National Healthcare Association (NHA); NCMA − National Certified Medical Assistant (NHA – NCCT); NRCMA − Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP).

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• HIV & AIDS Certification:
  Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continuing Education (CE) Certification.

• Minimum of One (1) year previous experience.

• Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team.
• Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments.
• Demonstrates strong time‑management skills to prioritize and act proactively.
• Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality.

Any relevant education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

• Job Status:
  Full time.
• Employee Type:
  Staff.
• Seniority Level: Entry level.
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider.
• Industries:
  Higher Education.