Medical Assistant 2 Hybrid

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Certified Medical Assistant 2

***Sign On Bonus $5000 ***

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology 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 physicians care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.

• Performs routine laboratory tests.

• Perform vital signs EKG phlebotomy and document in patients medical record.

• Observes and reports patients 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 providers 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 Universitys assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Preceptor to Jr MAs

• Comply with Neurology PQRS workflow.

• Triage UChart In basket messages which can include creating telephone encounters and communicating with providers patients and other staff members.

• In-Basket:

  Results

  Patient Calls

  Staff Messages

  Patient Advise

  Rx Request

  Patient Schedule

  Pt Advice request

• Ensure all related reports labs and information is filed is available in patients medical records prior to their appointment

• Medical records/forms

• Other clerical duties

  Prior authorizations (labs/DME)

  Obtain and process faxes

  Scanning

• Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for lab work.

• Answer incoming calls

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

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

• Bilingual English/Spanish

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

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 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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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