Certified Medical Assistant

Position: Certified Medical Assistant 2 - Sign On Bonus $5,000
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Certified Medical Assistant 2

* Sign On Bonus $5,000
* The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Assistant 2. The Medical Assistant (MA) 2 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 2 shall assist patients' healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 2 provides hands-on care to patients while adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures, under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician.

The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA 2 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA 2 shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA 2 provides care within the philosophy, mission, vision, and values, as well as within the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and the University of Miami.

As a professional, monitors the quality of care provided and nurtures a compassionate and healing environment. The MA 2 works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Designee in charge of the Unit or Clinic to ensure a safe delivery of care that supports the UHealth mission.

Core Responsibilities

* Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.

* Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology.

* Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed.

* Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician's care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.

* Performs routine laboratory tests.

* Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient's medical record.

* Observes and reports patient's signs or symptoms changes.

* Administers medication safely as directed by the physician. Assists in patient care activities such as walking.

* Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.

* Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique.

* Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work.

* Provides patient with provider's care instructions and information.

* Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties.

* Adheres to University and unit-level Policies & Procedures and safeguards University's assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive, it may expand to include others, as necessary.

Core Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

* Minimum of 2 years previous experience

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)

* MA - Medical Assistant without an approved certification must provide proof of completion, from an approved educational program and sign an Agreement Statement, stating candidate shall obtain a National wide or Statewide MA certification no more than 12 months from the date of hire.

Additional certification:

* American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

* HIV & AIDS Certification:
Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

* 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

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