Medical Assistant 2

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The UHealth system at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for aMedical Assistant 2 at UHealth Deerfield Beach.

SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant 2 performs multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The Medical Assistant 2 assists patients healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality safety and service. The Medical Assistant 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Utilizes creative methods to support patients individual needs and respect patients spiritual beliefs faith and practices.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
7. 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.
8. Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem.
9. Abides by the standards for ethical behavior therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.
10. Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies instruments and materials as directed.
11. Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physicians care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
12. Perform vital signs EKG phlebotomy and document in patients medical record.
13. Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique. Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work.
14. Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders stocks and inventories supplies and assists in performing clerical duties.
15. 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:

• Required High School diploma or equivalent
• Required graduate from accredited Medical Assistant Program

Certification and Licensing:

• Medical Assistant certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) basic life support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Education (CE) for Healthcare Professionals

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)

Medical Assistant - 1 and Medical Assistant- 2:

Medical Assistant without an approved certification must:

• provide proof of completion from an approved educational program
• sign an Agreement Statement stating candidate shall obtain a National wide or Statewide MA certification no more than 12 months from the date of hire.

Work Experience:

• Two (2) years of relevant work experience preferred

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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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