Medical Assistant - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni.

U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team of professionals.

• Answers phones, receives and disposition patient calls, registers patients for visits, and schedules appointments. Contacts patients for clinical follow-up results. Conducts transcription, patient scheduling and data entry. Documents or scans paperwork in the electronic medical record. Assists with telemedicine.
• Measures and records vital signs. Provides patient interview, medical history and chief complaint. Records history and physical findings. Provides patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of disease, home care, and minor office surgery/procedures.
• Prepares patients for examinations including providing patient an explanation of any procedures to be performed. Assists provider during examinations, procedures, and routine screening tests.
• Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and administers treatments/procedures such as nebulizer, ear lavage and other routine procedures. Prepares and administers vaccines and medications with provider order.
• Coordinates with provider and patient care manager for outside referrals to physicians and ancillary providers.
• Sterilizes medical instruments. Maintains patient areas in a clean and safe manner. Practices Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and safety standards.
• Works in a multidisciplinary team environment including but not limited to Residents and medical students, that fosters effective communication and care coordination while supporting a positive experience for every patient. Provides information to patients in English, Haitian Creole and Spanish. Assists with Shared Medical Visits.
• Performs phlebotomy and collection of laboratory specimens. Performs basic in-office lab tests. Maintains operator proficiencies in performing referenced lab testing. Maintains accurate logs and other laboratory record keeping. Reports critical lab value results to provider(s).
• Drives to and from FIU Mobile Health Centers and/or campus within their work schedule time. Attendance and timeliness are of the utmost importance.
• Works with and/or resides with minors and/or vulnerable persons within their role. Interacts with non-English speakers.
• Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning tasks that are logically related.
• Assists with medical supply or vaccine inventory both on the Mobile Health Center and on campus. Retrieves medical supplies from campus to distribute them to the Mobile Health Center.

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

• Multilingual (e.g. Spanish, and Haitian Creole).

Staff

$36,000 - $37,500

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check

• 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.
• To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
• Before you begin the process, be 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.
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  * This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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