Certified Medical Assistant
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Orthopedics is currently seeking a full time Certified Medical Assistant to work in Miami FL. The Medical Assistant 1 performs multi-skilled tasks to assist with patients healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality safety and service. The Medical Assistant 1 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.
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. Communicate clearly and in a timely manner to patients 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 self-esteem.
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 unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
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
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
Experience:
No previous experience required
Department Specific Functions
Perform a preliminary screening of patients for Orthopedic surgeons APRNs and PAs by performing vitals including weight height and BMI. Verifying patients history and updating pharmacy preferences in UChart.
Rooming patients from exam rooms to radiology and fitting for DMEs. Preparing injectables medication for Orthopaedics faculty.
Removing stitches for post operative patients.
Making sure that the exam rooms are fully stocked and organized.
Maintain the DME room organized emptying the red bags and sharp containers.
Translating for Orthopaedics faculty when needed and setting up the translator machine in the exam rooms for patients and orthopedic faculty.
Launch patient reported outcome survey Recover Coach RAPT tool and Patient Ique.
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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 Floridas 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H4Employment Type
Full-Time
