Medical / Healthcare CNA

Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this .**Certified Medical Assistant 2****\*\*\*Sign On Bonus $5,000 \*\*\***The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Certified Medical Assistant 2 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Medical Assistant (MA) 2 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 2 shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 2 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 2 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA 2 shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA 2 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 2 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.* 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.* Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record.* 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.* Provides patient with provider’s care instructions and information.* Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties.* Adheres to University and unit-level Policies & Procedures and safeguards University’s assets.**Department Specific Functions*** Take patient vitals and quality measures during in-person visit.* Assist connecting and perform intake- quality measures for telehealth visits.* Reconstitute Botox and manage medication inventory.* Perform blood draws and send samples to the lab following test protocols.* Assist providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam rooms with the necessary supplies, instruments, and materials.* Understand and apply principles of medical and surgical asepsis.* Clean and/or sterilize medical instruments while adhering to sterile technique principles.* Provide patients with care instructions and information from their provider.* Order, stock, and inventory supplies, and assist with clerical duties.* Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).* Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures, safeguarding University assets.***Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.*****Core Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent* Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.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**Experience:*** Minimum of 2 years previous experience* Bilingual English/Spanish**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***Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.***The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff**Pay Grade:**H5The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs.

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