Certified Medical Assistant 1

Full‑Time Medical Assistant 1 We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to provide hands‑on patient care under the supervision of licensed physicians at the UHealth campus in Miami, Florida. Core Job Functions Utilizes creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices. 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. 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 treatment. 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). Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statutes, 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. Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information. 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. Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record. Cleans and/or 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. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 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. Core Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license. Experience: No previous experience required. Certification: Medical Assistant certificate of completion (program or institute accredited by a regional or national accreditation agency, approved by the US Department of Education, or affiliated). Credentialed Medical Assistant certification from a recognized accrediting or certifying body organization. Note: If the Medical Assistant has not obtained a recognized Credentialed Medical Assistant certification at the time of hire, certification must be obtained within 12 months of the date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Certification and Licensing (Proof upon application) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT). Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcare Association (NHA). National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) – National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Additional Certifications American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers. HIV & AIDS Certificate: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continuing Education Certificate. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr