Level I CMA - Clinic
UHealth Plantation
Plantation, FL
5x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

The University of Miami Health System Department of Plantation Clinics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant 1 to work in Plantation. The incumbent shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 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 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Caring Science

The Medical Assistant (MA) 2 provides overall care with loving kindness.

As a member of the team, the MA 2 will utilize creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices.

Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what they are feeling.

The MA 2 creates a safe comfortable environment that allows the patient to heal physically and spiritually.

Establishes a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support.

Organization and Work Role Functions

Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally.

Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members.

Seeks assistance when needed.

Contributes to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings.

Commits to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.

Learns and utilizes available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments.

Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills.

Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments.

Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Meets diverse communication needs of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

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:

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.

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:

No previous experience