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The University of Miami UHealth at SoL Mia opening September 2025 will bring highquality academic medicine to North Miami Aventura and surrounding communities. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties including NCIdesignated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoL Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as topnotch care from UHealths nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.
The University of Miami UHealth Gastroenterology Satellites at SoL Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant Full Time position.
The Medical Assistant 1 (U) performs multiskilled tasks to assist with patients healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidencebased standards of quality safety and service. The Medical Assistant 1 (U) provides handson 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 incumbent adheres 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 JOB FUNCTIONS
Utilizes creative methods to support patients individual needs and respect patients spiritual beliefs faith and practices.
Establishes a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family identifying and managing discomforts providing emotional support.
Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately in a timely manner safely and professionally.
Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family as well as the appropriate team members.
Seeks assistance when needed.
Contributes to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings.
Commits to positive morale using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.
Learns and utilizes available technology resources for communication documentation and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations diagnosis and treatments.
Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills.
Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments.
Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State Federal and University of Miamis standards guidelines relevant statues rules and regulations.
Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice.
Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains selfesteem.
Abides by the standards for ethical behavior therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.
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 physicians care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
Perform vital signs EKG phlebotomy and document in patients medical record.
Cleans and/or 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.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required High School diploma or equivalent and graduate from accredited Medical Assistant Program.
Certification and Licensing:
Required Medical Assistant certification
Required Phlebotomy certification
Required an active and current BLS provider card by the American Heart Association
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge 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 subspecialties 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H4Full-Time