University of Miami
Location
Doral, Florida
Perform multi-skilled clinical tasks to assist medical providers, including patient intake, vital signs, and basic diagnostic tests. Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, managing medical supplies, and documenting patient information in EMR systems.
Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Candidates must hold BLS and HIV/AIDS certifications, and either possess a national MA certification or agree to obtain one within 12 months of hire.
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The Doral Medical Center Department at the UHealth system/ University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Medical Assistant 1 position. Summary Medical Assistant (MA) shall perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA shall assist patients with healthcare management and clinical procedures. The MA shall prepare patients prior to and post examination, treatment or procedure under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA to the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse of the area. Primary
Works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse to ensure clinic is running smoothly Performs patient interviews for chief complaint, medication reconciliation and pertinent history Obtains vital signs and patient information for patient’s medical record inclusions Prepares treatment room prior and post examination Assist medical provider as a chaperone as indicated Assist with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to the medical provider as directed Perform venipunctures and collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by medical practitioner/nursing leaders Perform basic first aid Performs EKG Bladder Scanning Ostomy Care Simple dressing change (no central line and/or PICC/Midline dressing) Performance point of care testing Reports observed signs and symptoms, obtained from the patient, to report to the provider Assist with patient’s daily care activities Able to use and/or perform with medical equipment, post training and demonstrated competency Refill medication prescriptions, as ordered by the medical provider, by calling patient’s pharmacy Provide patients with basic educational instruction and information regarding examination procedures Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties Documents accurate pertinent information in patient’s electronic medical record Restocks patient room Screen telephone calls or electronic medical record (EMR) messages and forward to appropriate staff Assist staff in emergency care Maintains medical supplies compliant, by check for expiration dates and package integrity Maintains medical equipment compliant in accordance to manufacturer’s and biomedical requirements Assists in performing clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, and coordinating procedures Schedules appointments and tests Arrange hospital admissions as applicable Obtain authorization from insurance company Call patients with “No Show” Other duties as assigned The MA in hospital based clinics will not perform any type of injections or medication administration. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to demonstrate a sustainable high level of proficiency when performing skills that are within the scope of a Florida Medical Assistant’s duty Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments Knowledge of sterile technique and other special procedures when applicable Knowledge of basic infection control preventions and maintains universal precautions techniques at all time Knowledge of age of specific patient care Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and clinical staff.
Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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