Medical Assistant 2

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The University of Miami is currently seeking a Medical Assistant 2 to work at UHealth in Plantation. The incumbent performs a variety of routine duties in a hospital or clinic to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.

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.

• Assists with 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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

• Travel to multiple clinic sites throughout the week. 

• Maintains high level of customer service.  Excellent patient relations are an essential component of this position.

• Provides clinical support to physicians and other medical providers. Assists with minor procedures as needed.  Also assists with medication, medical supplies and equipment as needed.

• Removes sutures/staples, assists in wound care under the direct supervision of a physician.

• Assesses, applies, and removes casts, splints, and other orthopaedic devices if necessary.

• Coordinates patient flow in/out of the pod with the goal of and emphasis on minimizing waiting time for the patients.

• Prepares patient (provides gowns, assists patient), area, and medications for procedures.

• Maintains exam rooms and cast room fully stocked and ensures that rooms are cleaned after each patient.  Uses, maintains and cleans medical equipment.

• Obtains authorizations for special procedures, etc from insurance companies.  Labels, processes and ships aspirations and needle biopsies. 

• Assists physician in obtaining pertinent medical information from the patient and is always readily available to the physician throughout the examination to facilitate the management of patient care.

• Handles all medical emergencies in a timely and competent manner always putting patients’ safety first. 

• Receives and records requests from patients by telephone (medication refills, referral requests, lab results, medical advice, etc.).

• Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                        

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Certified Medical Assistant Certification

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

h83