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Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus* Work Location
UHealth Tower – Pulmonary Clinic Medical Assistant 1 (U)
The Medical Assistant 1 (U) performs multi-skilled tasks to assist with patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA provides hands‑on care to patients while adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures, under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. Core Job Functions
Utilize creative methods to support patients’ individual needs and respect patients’ spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices. Establish a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support. Prioritize and integrate multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally. Communicate clearly and in a timely manner to patients and family, as well as the appropriate team members. Seek assistance when needed. Contribute to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings. Commit to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Learn and utilize available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. Attain educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and be responsible for own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Perform professionally within clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Incorporate protocols and standards of care into daily practice. Accept and provide focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self‑esteem. Abide by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information. Assist providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed. Understand the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepare patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record. Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique. Schedule patients for tests and complete required forms for laboratory work. Maintain accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Order, stock, and inventory supplies, and assist in performing clerical duties. Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets. 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:
Required High School diploma or equivalent and graduate from accredited Medical Assistant Program. Certification and Licensing:
Required Medical Assistant certification; Required Phlebotomy certification; Required an active and current BLS provider card by the American Heart Association. Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. 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 groundbreaking 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. 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.
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for additional information. Job Status
Full time Employee Type
Staff Pay Grade
H4
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If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
here
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. Sign-On Bonus
Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus* Work Location
UHealth Tower – Pulmonary Clinic Medical Assistant 1 (U)
The Medical Assistant 1 (U) performs multi-skilled tasks to assist with patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA provides hands‑on care to patients while adhering to regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies and procedures, under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. Core Job Functions
Utilize creative methods to support patients’ individual needs and respect patients’ spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices. Establish a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support. Prioritize and integrate multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally. Communicate clearly and in a timely manner to patients and family, as well as the appropriate team members. Seek assistance when needed. Contribute to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings. Commit to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Learn and utilize available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. Attain educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and be responsible for own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Perform professionally within clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Incorporate protocols and standards of care into daily practice. Accept and provide focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self‑esteem. Abide by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information. Assist providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed. Understand the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepare patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record. Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique. Schedule patients for tests and complete required forms for laboratory work. Maintain accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Order, stock, and inventory supplies, and assist in performing clerical duties. Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets. 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:
Required High School diploma or equivalent and graduate from accredited Medical Assistant Program. Certification and Licensing:
Required Medical Assistant certification; Required Phlebotomy certification; Required an active and current BLS provider card by the American Heart Association. Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. 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 groundbreaking 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. 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
H4
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