Medical Assistant 1 - Urology

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Urology is seeking a Medical Assistant 1 to work on-site full-time in Miami, 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. 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 (USDE).
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) MA - Medical Assistant without an approved certification must: provide proof of completion, from an approved educational program sign an Agreement Statement, stating candidate shall obtain a National wide or Statewide MA certification no more than 12 months from the date of hire.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification Florida: HIV/AIDS
No previous experience required
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

Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.
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.
Perform urinary catheter changes and insertions
Performs intake on all patients, including vital signs, height and weight, medical history, medication reconciliation and screenings
Perform bladder scan and document posit void residuals
Perform urine dipstick testing and document results
Prepare urine specimens for microscopy and culture
Collect and label specimens per protocol
Perform uroflow testing and document results
Prepare exam and procedure rooms (cystoscopy, TRUS biopsy, catheter insertion, vasectomy, urodynamics)
Maintain sterile field when appropriate
Prepare and label specimens for pathology
Clean and turnover procedure rooms following infection control protocols
Prepare cystoscopy trays and biopsy trays
Rooming patients in appropriate exams rooms.
Provides patient with after visit summary and ensures patient has all their questions answered.
Performs opening and closing duties.
Assist provider during: Cystoscopy Urodynamic studies Prostate biopsy Catheter placements/removals Bladder instillations PTNS treatments