Medical Assistant 1

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine • Coral Gables, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full time Medical Assistant 1 to work in Coral Gables, FL. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Approved MA Certifications such as CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continuing Education Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall care with loving kindness.
• Utilizes 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.
• 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.
• Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations.
• Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family.
• 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 and documentation.
• Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflect current clinical practice skills.
• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines including HIPAA.
• Meets diverse communication needs of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
• Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills.
• Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED