Medical Assistant 2 Community Health Delivery Systems(Otolaryngology) Palm Beach Gardens

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The UMMG Department is currently seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant 2 to work onsite in Palm Beach Gardens. The Medical Assistant 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.


CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patients medical record.

• Administers injections or treatments performs routine laboratory tests and assists in other patient care activities such as dressing changes and leg wraps.

• Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.

• Assists with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments and materials to the doctor as directed.

• Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.

• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments while observing the 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 escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.

• 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.

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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