Medical Assistant 2 - Full-Time, Boca Raton FL - Executive Medicine Department

Core Job Functions

• Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patient's medical record.
• Administers injections or treatments, performs routine laboratory tests, and assists in other 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 the 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 escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Qualifications

• CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Required Medical Assistant certification and graduate from accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Certification and Licensing: Required an active and current BLS provider card by the American Heart Association Medical Assistant Certification (Any one of the Certifications below)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Certification from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)®
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (Certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Certification from National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) credential is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) obtained by the National Association for Health Professionals. (NAHP)
• Experience: Minimum 2 Years Of Relevant Experience
• 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.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a sustainable high level of proficiency when performing skills that are within the scope of a Florida Medical Assistant’s duty
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments
• Knowledge of sterile technique and other special procedures when applicable
• Knowledge of basic infection control preventions and maintains universal precautions techniques at all time
• Knowledge of age of specific patient care
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and clinical staff.

Department Specific Functions

• Must be willing to travel/float between sites
• BLS Certification
• Medical Assistant Certification or Certified Nursing Assistant license
• One year of previous medical assistant and/or urgent care experience preferred
• Must be computer literate; Excel, Word and PowerPoint a plus

Benefits

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

About the Role

The University of Miami, Executive Medicine Department is seeking a full-time, Medical Assistant 2 to work on-site in Boca Raton, FL.