Medical Assistant 2 - Department of Orthopaedics

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full time Medical Assistant 2 to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Medical Assistant (MA) 2 provides overall care with loving kindness. As a member of the team, the MA 2 will utilize 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, no matter what they are feeling. The MA 2 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 by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support. Organization and Work Role Functions Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally. Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members. Seeks assistance when needed. 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, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Meets diverse communication needs of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Professional Practice Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statues, rules, and regulations. Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice. Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem. Core Duties and Qualifications 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. Important Note: Medical Assistants 2 (MA 2) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration. This list of duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive, it may expand to include others, as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
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)
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification
Minimum of 2 years previous experience
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

Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed.
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.
Travel to multiple clinic sites throughout the week.
Provides clinical support to physicians and other medical providers.
Assists with minor procedures as needed.
Also assists with medication, medical supplies and equipment as needed.
Removes sutures/staples, assists in wound care under the direct supervision of a physician.
Assesses, applies, and removes casts, splints, and other orthopaedic devices if necessary.
Coordinates patient flow in/out of the pod with the goal of and emphasis on minimizing waiting time for the patients.
Prepares patient (provides gowns, assists patient), area, and medications for procedures.
Maintains exam rooms and cast room fully stocked and ensures that rooms are cleaned after each patient.
Uses, maintains and cleans medical equipment.
Obtains authorizations for special procedures, etc from insurance companies.
Labels, processes and ships aspirations and needle biopsies.
Assists physician in obtaining pertinent medical information from the patient and is always readily available to the physician throughout the examination to facilitate the management of patient care.
Handles all medical emergencies in a timely and competent manner always putting patients’ safety first.
Receives and records requests from patients by telephone (medication refills, referral requests, lab results, medical advice, etc.).
Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.