Certified Medical Assistant 2- HYBRID (Administrative)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role is non-patient facing. 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. Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information. The Medical Assistant 2 will work with the Cognitive Division.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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 2 years 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

Responsibilities

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.
Observes and reports patient’s signs or symptoms changes.
Administers medication safely as directed by the physician.
Assists in patient care activities such as walking.
Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.
Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique.
Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work.
Provides patient with provider’s care instructions and information.
Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation.
Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties.
Adheres to University and unit-level Policies & Procedures and safeguards University’s assets.
Triage UChart In basket messages, which can include creating telephone encounters, and communicating with providers, patients, and other staff members.
Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment
Obtain authorizations for oral medications, diagnostic tests, durable medical equipment (DME), admissions, and other orders as needed.
Confirmation of patient appointments.
Maintains accurate and complete patient records/documentation in UChart.
Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
May assist with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to the doctor as directed.
Comply with Neurology PQRS workflow.
Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patient's medical record
May give injections or treatments, perform routine laboratory tests under the direction of an attending physician, and assist in other patient care activities such as dressing changes and leg wraps.
Supports the coordination of drug infusions.
Obtain, review, and keep track of all patient demographics, insurance information, and referral numbers.
Review clinical records for completeness, including authorization, signatures, missing data, and other patient information.