Certified Medical Assistant 2

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurology seeks a Full Time Certified Medical Assistant 2 to join our team at the UHealth Medical Campus.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled tasks to assist medical providers.
• Assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner.
• Provide hands-on care to patients while adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Monitor the quality of care provided and nurture a compassionate and healing environment.
• Work 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.
• Abide by ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Take patient vitals and quality measures during in-person visit.
• Aid in connecting and performing intake-quality measures for telehealth visits.
• Reconstitute Botox and manage medication inventory.
• Aid in procedures such as lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, and nerve blocks.
• Perform blood draws and send samples to the lab following test protocols.
• Provide patient with provider’s care instructions and information.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records and documentation.
• Order, stock, and inventory supplies, and assist with clerical duties.
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Approved MA Certifications: CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional.
• Continue Education (CE) Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Approved MA Certifications: CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional.
• Continue Education (CE) Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes.

Skills

• Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team.
• Adaptability and flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments.
• Strong time management skills to prioritize and act proactively.
• Professional ethics and patient confidentiality.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full time, Monday through Friday.