Medical Assistant 2

University of Miami•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves assisting with patient flow, obtaining vital signs and patient information, administering treatments, performing routine laboratory tests, and assisting in patient care activities such as dressing changes and minor procedures. The position also includes preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, ordering and stocking supplies, and escorting patients. Adherence to University and unit-level policies and procedures, as well as safeguarding University assets, is expected. Department-specific functions include assisting with patient flow, gathering detailed medical history, performing sterile procedures, preparing for patient visits, assisting physicians during examinations, providing patient instructions, and handling clerical duties. Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Infection Control guidelines is mandatory. This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be expanded as needed.

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

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.
Assist in clinic with patient flow.
Obtains vital signs and patient information such as medical/surgical history, medications, and allergies for inclusion in the patient's medical record.
Assists in other patient care activities, such as dressing changes, suture/staple removal, drain removal and minor office procedures with sterile techniques.
Prepares treatment room for examination of patients and prepares supplies needed for patient visits.
Assists physicians with physical examinations by handing instruments and materials to the doctor.
Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examinations, tests, and surgeries.
Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments.
Clerical duties as needed such as phone calls, faxes, emails, messages, etc.
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Infection Control guidelines.