Level II CMA - Float
UHealth Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

The University of Miami UHealth System, Department of Executive Medicine, has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Medical Assistant to work in Boca Raton and Palm Beach. The incumbent shall assist patients with healthcare management and clinical procedures. The MA shall prepare patients prior to and post examination, treatment or procedure under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA to the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse of the area.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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.

Other duties as assigned

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.

Department Specific Functions

Must be willing to travel/float between sites

Medical Assistant Certification or Certified Nursing Assistant license

One year of previous medical assistant and/or urgent care experience preferred

Must be computer literate; Excel, Word and PowerPoint a plus

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to the area Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse and the Physician in charge of area.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Performance evaluation and competencies will be done jointly by the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse and physician

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Graduate from an accredited radiology program

Required Medical Assistant certification and graduate from accredited Medical Assistant Program

Certification and Licensing:

Required an active and current BLS provider card by the American Heart Association

Required Phlebotomy certification

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience