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* Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.* Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology.* Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed.* Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.* Performs routine laboratory tests.* Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record.* Observes and reports patient’s signs or symptoms changes.* Administers medication safely as directed by the physician. Assists 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 patient with provider’s care instructions and information.* Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties.* Adheres to University and unit-level Policies & Procedures and safeguards University’s assets.* Take patient vitals and quality measures during in-person visit.* Assist connecting and perform intake- quality measures for telehealth visits.* Reconstitute Botox and manage medication inventory.* Assist in procedures such as lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, and nerve blocks.* Perform blood draws and send samples to the lab following test protocols.* Abide by ethical behavior standards, therapeutic communication practices, and patient privacy protection.* Assist providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam rooms with the necessary supplies, instruments, and materials.* Understand and apply principles of medical and surgical asepsis.* Provide patients instructions and information about procedure being performed.* Observe and report any changes in patients’ signs or symptoms.* Clean and/or sterilize medical instruments while adhering to sterile technique principles.* Schedule patients for tests and complete necessary laboratory forms.* Provide patients with care instructions and information from their provider.* Maintain accurate and complete patient records and documentation.* Order, stock, and inventory supplies, and assist with clerical duties.* Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).* Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures, safeguarding University assets.* High school diploma or equivalent* Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).* 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)* American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers* HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification* 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* Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentialityThe 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

to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. #J-18808-Ljbffr