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UHealth Tower
Miami, FL
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Certified Medical Assistant 2

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here 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 tip sheet. Certified Medical Assistant 2 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. Core Job Summary 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. Core Responsibilities * 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. Department Specific Functions * Preceptor to Jr MAs In-Basket: * Results Patient Calls Staff Messages Patient Advise Rx Request Patient Schedule Pt Advice request * Medical records/forms Fast Track Clinic Coordinator Other clerical duties * Prior authorizations (medication/imaging) * Obtain and process faxes * Scanning This list of duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive, it may expand to include others, as necessary. Core Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent * Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). * Two(2) years of relevant experience is required. * Certified or Registered Medical Assistant Certification from the AAMA, NHA, AMT,NAHP, or NHA-NCCT is required. American Heart Association Approved BLS * HIV Certification 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 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H5