Medical Assistant 1 - Doral Clinic

University of Miami•Doral, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Doral Medical Center Department at the UHealth system/ University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Medical Assistant 1 position. Summary Medical Assistant (MA) shall perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA shall assist patients with healthcare management and clinical procedures. The MA shall prepare patients prior to and post examination, treatment or procedure under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA to the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse of the area.

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate a sustainable high level of proficiency when performing skills that are within the scope of a Florida Medical Assistant’s duty
Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments
Knowledge of sterile technique and other special procedures when applicable
Knowledge of basic infection control preventions and maintains universal precautions techniques at all time
Knowledge of age of specific patient care
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and clinical staff.
High School diploma or equivalent
Graduate from accredited Medical Assistant Program
Medical Assistant certification
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 Training for Healthcare Professionals
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)
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.
One (1) year of relevant work experience preferred
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Nice To Haves

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse to ensure clinic is running smoothly
Performs patient interviews for chief complaint, medication reconciliation and pertinent history
Obtains vital signs and patient information for patient’s medical record inclusions
Prepares treatment room prior and post examination
Assist medical provider as a chaperone as indicated
Assist with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to the medical provider as directed
Perform venipunctures and collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by medical practitioner/nursing leaders
Perform basic first aid
Performs EKG
Bladder Scanning
Ostomy Care
Simple dressing change (no central line and/or PICC/Midline dressing)
Performance point of care testing
Reports observed signs and symptoms, obtained from the patient, to report to the provider
Assist with patient’s daily care activities
Able to use and/or perform with medical equipment, post training and demonstrated competency
Refill medication prescriptions, as ordered by the medical provider, by calling patient’s pharmacy
Provide patients with basic educational instruction and information regarding examination procedures
Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties
Documents accurate pertinent information in patient’s electronic medical record
Restocks patient room
Screen telephone calls or electronic medical record (EMR) messages and forward to appropriate staff
Assist staff in emergency care
Maintains medical supplies compliant, by check for expiration dates and package integrity
Maintains medical equipment compliant in accordance to manufacturer’s and biomedical requirements
Assists in performing clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, and coordinating procedures
Schedules appointments and tests
Arrange hospital admissions as applicable
Obtain authorization from insurance company
Call patients with “No Show”
Other duties as assigned
The MA in hospital based clinics will not perform any type of injections or medication administration.