Certified Medical Assistant

Core Responsibilities

• Gives injections and treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Assists in patient care activities such as dressing changes and leg wraps.
• Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.
• Aids in 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 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.
• Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Venipuncture and processing of study samples 24- hour urine collection.
• Measurement of vital signs.
• Perform ECG tracing.
• Organization of equipment, instrumentation, bedding and other materials.
• Aids in data management when required.

Core Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year previous experience.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Computer Skills.

Benefits

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