Medical Assistant 1 (H)

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Sports Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Assistant 1 to work in Coral Gables, FL.

Responsibilities

• Caring Science: Provides overall care with loving kindness. Utilizes creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respects patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices. Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what they are feeling. Creates a safe, comfortable environment that allows the patient to heal physically and spiritually. 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, and providing emotional support.
• Organization and Work Role Functions: 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. 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. Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflect 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. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Professional Practice: Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statues, rules, and regulations. Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice. Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Certification and Licensing: 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) MA - Medical Assistant without an approved certification must provide proof of completion from an approved educational program and 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. 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 Florida: HIV/AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals
• Experience: No previous experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: 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.