Medical Assistant 3 - Palmetto Bay

University of Miami•Palmetto Bay, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami UHealth Department of UHealth Primary Care Enterprise has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant 3 to work at Palmetto Bay. The Medical Assistant (MA) 3 provides overall care with loving kindness. The MA 3 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.

Requirements

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
Florida HIV/AIDS Education (CE) 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)
Four (4) years of relevant work experience
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Utilizes creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices.
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.
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).
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.
Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.
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.
Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record.
Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing 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 assists in performing clerical duties.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.