Medical Assistant 2 - Full-Time, Urology Department - Miami, FL

About the role

The Department of Urology is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant 2 to work on-site in Miami, FL, NW 14TH ST.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall care with kindness and compassion.
• Absorbs creative approaches to support each patient's needs and respects their spiritual beliefs and practices.
• Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what they are feeling.
• Establishes an environment designed to support the patient's physical recovery and overall well-being.
• Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, promptly, safely, and professionally.
• Communicates clearly and in a timely manner with the patients and their families, as well as the appropriate team members.
• Sets up the treatment exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed.
• Assists providers with physical examinations.
• Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis.
• Prepares patients for the physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
• Performs routine laboratory tests.
• Performs vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and documents in the patient’s medical record.
• Observes and reports changes in the patient’s signs or symptoms or visual alteration.
• Administers medication safely as directed by the physician.
• Aids 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 patients with the provider’s care instructions and information.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation.
• Orders, stocks, and inventory supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties.
• Adheres to University and unit-level Policies & Procedures and safeguards the University’s assets.

Qualifications

• Education: Required High school diploma or equivalent Medical Assistant certificate of completion - Program or institute must be accredited by a regional or national accreditation agency, approved by the US Department of Education, or affiliated.
• Certification and Licensing: (Proof upon application):
  • 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)
• Additional certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• HIV & AIDS Certificate: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continuing Education (CE) Certificate
• Experience: 2 years minimum health care experience

Skills

• Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and the 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.

Pay

Competitive salary offered.

Schedule

Full time position.