Medical Assistant Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Job Description:

University of Miami is seeking a Medical Assistant for a job inPalm Beach, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty:

Medical Assistant Discipline:

Allied Health Professional Duration:

Ongoing 40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours

Employment Type:

StaffThe University of Miami UHealthDepartment of Executive Medicine has an exciting opportunity for afull time Medical Assistant (MA) to work at UHealth Palm Beach. Theincumbent shall perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medicalproviders. The MA shall assist patients with healthcare managementand clinical procedures. The MA shall prepare patients prior to andpost examination, treatment or procedure under the directsupervision and responsibility of a physician. The physician incharge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA to the NurseManager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse of the area.

CORE JOBFUNCTIONS

Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusionin the patient’s medical record.

Administers injections ortreatments, performs routine laboratory tests, and assists in otherpatient care activities, such as dressing changes and legwraps.

Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.

Assistswith physical examinations by preparing supplies and handinginstruments and materials to the doctor as directed.

Providespatients with basic instruction and information regardingexamination procedures.

Cleans and sterilizes medical instrumentswhile observing the principles of sterile technique. Schedulespatients for tests and completes required forms for laboratorywork.

Maintains accurate and complete patient records anddocumentation.

Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies and escortsand transports patients to various hospital locations.

Adheres toUniversity and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguardsUniversity assets.

Department Specific FunctionsMust be willing totravel/float between sitesBLS CertificationMedical AssistantCertification or Certified Nursing Assistant licenseOne year ofprevious medical assistant and/or urgent care experiencepreferredMust be computer literate; Excel, Word and PowerPoint aplusThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to beall-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties orresponsibilities as necessary.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to thearea Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse and thePhysician in charge of area.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Performanceevaluation and competencies will be done jointly by the NurseManager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse and physician

COREQUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GEDequivalentGraduate from an accredited radiology programRequiredMedical Assistant certification and graduate from accredited

Medical Assistant ProgramCertification and Licensing:

Required anactive and current BLS provider card by the American HeartAssociationRequired Phlebotomy certification

Experience:

Minimum 3year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill incompleting assignments accurately and with attention todetail.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work underpressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to process and handleconfidential information with discretion.

Ability to work evenings,nights, and weekends as necessary.

Commitment to the University’score values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborativeenvironment.

Ability to demonstrate a sustainable high level ofproficiency when performing skills that are within the scope of aFlorida Medical Assistant’s dutyKnowledge of procedures andtechniques involved in administering routine and specialtreatmentsKnowledge of sterile technique and other specialprocedures when applicableKnowledge of basic infection controlpreventions and maintains universal precautions techniques at alltimeKnowledge of age of specific patient careAbility to understandand follow oral and written instructionsAbility to establish andmaintain effective working relationship with patients and clinicalstaff.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and acomprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuitionremission and more.

University of Miami Job ID #R100086092.AboutUniversity of MiamiThe University of Miami is considered among thetop tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for itsacademic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edgeresearch. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talentedworkforce to support our common mission of transforming livesthrough teaching, research, and service. Through our values ofDiversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion,Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create anenvironment where everyone contributes in making the University agreat place to work. We are one of the largest private employers inMiami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff fromall over the world.

Benefits Holiday Pay 403b retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 Continuing Education