Certified Medical Assistant 2

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Certified Medical Assistant 2

***Sign On Bonus $5,000 ***

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Certified Medical Assistant 2 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Medical Assistant (MA) 2 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 2 shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 2 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 2 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA 2 shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA 2 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 2 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.

• 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.

Department Specific Functions

• Patient Triage 
• Independently triage patients, including but not limited to: 
• Assisting patient with e-check-in 
• Managing the clinic schedule (add/remove patients as needed) 
• Obtaining and documenting vital signs 
• Verifying and updating pharmacy information 
• Collecting and documenting: 
• Medication reconciliation 
• Medical, surgical, and family histories 
• Smoking, alcohol, drug, and sexual histories 
• Other
• Clinic flow 
• Work with LPN to ensure all patient appointments are confirmed either the day before scheduled appointment or morning of appointment. Educate patients about the importance of completing e-check-in during these calls. 
• Communicate with APP & LPN in secure chat during clinic day 
• Inventory management, ensure supplies is stocked 
• Be onsite for clinic at fire station on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Be in the office on Monday and Friday as needed to collect supplies, complete admin tasks
• Screenings and Diagnostics 
• Perform screening tests (vision, hearing, spirometry) and EKGs independently 
• Maintain login credentials for all relevant diagnostic tools (e.g., EKG, audiogram) 
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and locate user manuals as needed 
• Laboratory Duties 
• Phlebotomy 
• Demonstrate competency in blood draw techniques 
• Specimen Handling 
• Navigate the Quest Diagnostics portal to confirm correct collection containers and storage requirements for all lab specimens 
• Communication & Documentation 
• Assist with inputting patient data into Smartsheets, updating each clinical day
• Navigate Excell spreadsheets
• Check the following platforms regularly Monday–Friday throughout the day: 
• Epic In-Basket 
• Epic Secure Chat 
• UM email 
• Team Participation & Reporting 
• Drive FCI van – while not a core responsibility, will need to be competent incase driving is needed.
• Occasional weekend work for events
• Clinical Operations Meetings 
• Attend all mandatory Monday and Friday clinical operations meetings 
• Update agenda items that pertain to your role and be prepared to present them 

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. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.     

Core Qualifications

• 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)

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

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience
• Additional clerical experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team 
• Adapt to firefighter specific needs
• Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments and plans
• Demonstrates strong time management skills to prioritize and act proactively
• Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality
• Respectful towards colleagues and leadership

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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:

Staff