Certified Medical Assistant 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Certified Medical Assistant 1 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Medical Assistant 1 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 1 also draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.

Requirements

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.)
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)
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
Minimum of One(1) year previous experience
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Venipuncture and processing of study samples
24- hour urine collection
Measurement of vital signs
Perform ECG tracing
Organization of equipment, instrumentation, bedding and other materials.
Assists in data management when required
Other duties as assigned