Medical Assistant 1 (H) - UHealth SoLé Mia

University of Miami • North Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth at SoLé Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI–designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth’s nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs. The University of Miami UHealth – UMHC/SCCC at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant 1. The Medical Assistant (MA) 1 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 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. The MA shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA 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 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA) or agreement to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Additional certifications related to healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall care with loving kindness and supports patients' individual needs.
• Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings.
• Creates a safe comfortable environment for healing.
• Establishes a trusting relationship with patients and families.
• Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations.
• Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patients and team members.
• Participates in unit/clinic programs and meetings.
• Utilizes available technology resources for communication and documentation.
• Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines.
• Performs professionally within clinical scope of practice.
• Assists providers with physical examinations and prepares treatment/exam rooms.
• Performs routine laboratory tests and vital signs.
• Observes and reports patient’s signs or symptoms changes.
• Administers medication safely as directed by the physician.
• Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments.
• Schedules patients for tests and maintains accurate patient records.
• Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental.
• Tuition remission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees