Certified Medical Assistant 1

* Works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse to ensure clinic is running smoothly* Performs patient interviews for chief complaint, medication reconciliation and pertinent history* Obtains vital signs and patient information for patient’s medical record inclusions* Prepares treatment room prior and post examination* Assist medical provider as a chaperone as indicated* Assist with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to the medical provider as directed* Perform venipunctures and collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by medical practitioner/nursing leaders* Perform basic first aid* Bladder Scanning* Ostomy Care* Simple dressing change (no central line and/or PICC/Midline dressing)* Performance point of care testing* Reports observed signs and symptoms, obtained from the patient, to report to the provider* Assist with patient’s daily care activities* Able to use and/or perform with medical equipment, post training and demonstrated competency* Refill medication prescriptions, as ordered by the medical provider, by calling patient’s pharmacy* Provide patients with basic educational instruction and information regarding examination procedures* Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties* Documents accurate pertinent information in patient’s electronic medical record* Restocks patient room* Screen telephone calls or electronic medical record (EMR) messages and forward to appropriate staff* Assist staff in emergency care* Maintains medical supplies compliant, by check for expiration dates and package integrity* Maintains medical equipment compliant in accordance to manufacturer’s and biomedical requirements* Assists in performing clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, and coordinating procedures* Schedules appointments and tests* Arrange hospital admissions as applicable* Obtain authorization from insurance company* Call patients with “No Show”* **Other duties as assigned*** 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.* 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)The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit

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