Medical Assistant 1, UPAC, Full Time at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The Medical Assistant 1 (U) performs a variety of routine duties, with more complexity, in a hospital or clinic to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients. This role demonstrates advanced skills and expertise in a variety of work processes, while working as a team lead coordinating the work of others and providing quality review/performance improvement.



Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus




Work Location: UHealth Tower

• Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patient's medical record.
  
  


• Administers injections or treatments, performs routine laboratory tests, and assists in other patient care activities, such as dressing changes and leg wraps.
  
  


• Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.
  
  


• Assists with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments and materials to the doctor as directed.
  
  


• Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
  
  


• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments while observing the 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 escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.
  
  


• 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
  
  

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:

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  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)
  
  

• MA - Medical Assistant without an approved certification must:
  
  
  
  
  • provide proof of completion, from an approved educational program
    
    
  
  
  • sign an Agreement Statement, stating candidate shall obtain a National wide or Statewide MA certification no more than 12 months from the date of hire.
    
    
  
  
  
  

Experience:



Minimum 5 years of relevant experience



Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  
  


• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  
  


• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  
  


• Ability to work evening, nights, and weekends as necessary.
  
  


• Commitment to the University's core values.
  
  


• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  
  

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 physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


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Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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