Medical Assistant - Miami Beach - University of Miami

    University of Miami
    University of Miami Miami Beach

    3 days ago

    Description
    University of Miami is seeking a Medical Assistant for a job in Miami Beach, Florida.
    Job Description & Requirements


    Specialty:
    Medical Assistant

    Discipline:
    Allied Health Professional

    Duration:
    Ongoing
    40 hours per week

    Shift:
    8 hours

    Employment Type:
    Staff
    $5,000 Sign on Bonus

    The University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Human Genetics Department is seeking a Medical Assistant 1 to work full-time on-site in Miami.


    CORE 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.


    CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
    Caring Science
    The Medical Assistant (MA) provides overall care with loving kindness.

    As a member of the team, the MA will utilize creative methods to support patient's individual needs and respect patient's spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices.

    Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what they are feeling. The MA creates a safe comfortable environment that allows the patient to heal physically and spiritually.

    Establishes a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support.

    Organization and Work Role Functions
    Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally. Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members. Seeks assistance when needed.
    Contributes to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings. Commits to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Learns and utilizes available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments.
    Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills.

    Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments.

    Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
    Meets diverse communication needs of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
    Professional Practice

    Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami's standards, guidelines, relevant statues, rules, and regulations.

    Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice.

    Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem.

    Core Duties and Qualifications
    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.

    *
    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.

    Important
    Note:
    Medical Assistants (MA) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration.

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


    CORE QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:
    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.)

    Certification and Licensing:

    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)

    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 Florida:
    HIV/AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals

    Experience:
    Two years of experience.

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

    The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research.

    At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service.

    Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work.

    We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

    Benefits

    Holiday Pay
    403b retirement plan
    Sick pay
    Wellness and fitness programs
    Employee assistance programs
    Medical benefits
    Dental benefits
    Vision benefits
    Benefits start day 1
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