University of Miami is seeking a Medical Assistant for a job in Miami, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Assistant
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

The Department of Pediatrics/Community Health Delivery Systems has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant. The incumbent assists in the examination and treatment of patients, under the direction of a physician. Moreover, the incumbent interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. The Medical Assistant also draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.

Gives injections and treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.

Assists in 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 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 assists in performing clerical duties.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

Active - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers and (HIV) certification.

No previous experience required.

University of Miami Job ID #R100076873.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 403b retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Continuing Education
• Sign-On bonus