Medical Assistant 1

## Medical Assistant 1

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** Medical Assistant 1
** The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Clinical Ops Diabetes has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Medical Assistant 1 to work in Miami.
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Job Summary:

** The Medical Assistant 1 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 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 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA 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 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.
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* 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.
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* Note:

Designee in charge of the unit shall assign specific functions and competencies pertinent to the unit. Physician in charge shall review and sign-off all Medical Assistant’s competencies and evaluations.
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* Important Note:

Medical Assistants (MA) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration.
***** This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
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Qualifications:

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

Note:

*(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)
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