Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant at University of Miami Certified Medical Assistant at University of Miami in Miami, Florida Posted in about 15 hours ago.

Job Description:

Current Employees:

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 Department of Medicine, division of Clinical Pharmacology, has an exciting opportunity for a per-diem Certified Medical Assistant 1 to work onsite at the UHealth campus. The Medical Assistant 1 assists in the examination and treatment of patients, under the direction of a physician. Moreover, the incumbent interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. The Medical Assistant 1 also draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. Core Responsibilities Gives injections and treatments and performs routine laboratory tests. Assists in patient care activities such as dressing changes and leg wraps. Prepares treatment room for examination of patient. Assists with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments and materials to the doctor as directed. Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. Cleans and 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. Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Venipuncture and processing of study samples 24

• hour urine collection.

Measurement of vital signs Perform ECG tracing Organization of equipment, instrumentation, bedding and other materials. Assists in data management when required. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Core Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year previous experience

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) Additional certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

HIV & AIDS

Certification:

Florida

HIV/AIDS

Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE)

Certification Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University's core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Computer Skills Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. #LI-EL1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. 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

Employee Type:

Temporary