Medical Assistant - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

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Job Summary

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

*This position requires travel to multiple sites throughout Miami-Dade County *

Duties:

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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

CPR/Standard First Aid Certification

Graduate of an accredited medical program (e.g., MA, CNA, CCMA, EMT, LPN)

Desired Qualifications

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

Job Category

Staff

Advertised Salary
$36,000 - $37,500

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Fingerprinting Check

How To Apply

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, we recommend that you are 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.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. 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, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How to Claim Vet Preference

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

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