Medical Assistant, UHealth SoLé Mia at University of Miami Medical Assistant, UHealth SoLé Mia at University of Miami in North Miami, Florida Posted in 17 days 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 using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami UHealth at SoLé Mia opening September 2025 , will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI-designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth's nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs. The University of Miami UHealth

• Department of Radiation Oncology at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant.

SUMMARY The Medical Assistant (MA) 1 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA shall assist patients' healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA provides hands-on care to patients while adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures, under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA provides care within the philosophy, mission, vision, and values, as well as within the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and the University of Miami. As a professional, monitors the quality of care provided and nurtures a compassionate and healing environment. The MA works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Designee in charge of the Unit or Clinic to ensure a safe delivery of care that supports the UHealth mission.

CORE FUNCTIONS

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education High school diploma or equivalent Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

Note:

(If MA presently has, an active MA certification, school verification and exceptions may apply.)

Certification and Licensing:

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) MA
• 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.

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 Florida:

HIV/AIDS

Training for

Healthcare Professionals Experience:

No previous experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments Demonstrates strong time management skills to prioritize and act proactively Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality #LI-CM1 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

• Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff Pay Grade:

H4