Medical Assistant 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Medical Assistant 2 to work in Miami. The Medical Assistant 2 performs a variety of routine duties in a hospital or clinic to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.

Requirements

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 High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patient's medical record.
Administers injections or treatments, performs routine laboratory tests, and assists in other patient care activities, such as dressing changes and leg wraps.
Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.
Assists with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments and materials to the doctor as directed.
Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments while observing the principles of sterile technique.
Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work.
Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation.
Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies and escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patient’s medical record.
Prepares treatment room for examination.
Assists with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handling instruments/materials to the doctor as directed.
Provides patients with basic instructions and information regarding examination procedures.
Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties.
Cleans and sterilizes medical Instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties.
Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for lab work.
Maintain accurate and complete patient record/documentation.
Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies and assists in performing clerical duties.
Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.
Ensure all remote/resident clinics are appropriately reconciled within 72 hours.
Ensure all vascular studies ordered at remote clinics are performed at the vascular lab or our office, with approved exceptions.
Contact affected patients and re-schedule vascular studies as necessary/recommended in a timely manner.
Responsible for daily supervision of electronic fax cue. Review, print, clean out, distribute as necessary.
Daily review and appropriate follow up of overnight answering service messages.
Work in conjunction with surgical scheduling team to ensure timely handling and seamless transition of all clinic-generated surgical cases.
Assist with surgical scheduling process, coordinate cases, clearances, and case booking.
Cross-train and cross-cover other areas or clinics based on departmental need, travel offsite may be necessary.
Other duties as required of department operational needs.