University of Miami·Plantation, Florida
The Medical Assistant 2 provides comprehensive physical and spiritual care to patients while supporting providers during examinations. Key duties include performing routine lab tests, administering medications, and maintaining accurate patient records.
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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.
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.
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.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Candidates must have a high school diploma, graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program, and hold a recognized MA certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience and BLS certification are also required.
Market context
In Florida, support-services openings often draw steady demand because facilities rely on CNAs and other support staff to keep daily operations moving. These roles are competitive when employers need current Florida CNA licensure, AHA BLS certification, and EKG skills, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here save you time by pulling key details from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any EKG experience clearly in your resume.