Medical Assistant 1

Core Job Summary

The Medical Assistant 1 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 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 Responsibilities

• Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Absists with 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 physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
• Performs routine laboratory tests.
• Performs vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record.
• Observes and reports patient’s 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 provider’s 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 University’s assets.

Core Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Note: (If MA presently has, an active MA certification, school verification and exceptions may apply.) 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 Assistants (MA) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional

Important Note: Medical Assistants (MA) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration.

Skills

• 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
• Upholds professional ethics and maintains patient confidentiality

Benefits

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