Certified Medical Assistant 2

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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.
  

• In addition to the core job functions listed above:
• Leads and facilitates collaborative bi-weekly meetings with the prior authorization (PA) team for updateson outcomes and/or pending authorizations for medications ordered by the MS Center
• Serves as the primary preceptor for onboarding and training new Medical Assistants within the MultipleSclerosis Center of Excellence
• Manages and completes all assigned In-basket messages within 24 hours as per department guidelines(e.g., CRM work queues)
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of patient records and clinical documentation.
• Conducts daily reviews of all the MS clinic patient triage documentation to confirm accuracy andcompletion of the required outpatient screenings, including Morse Fall Risk Assessments.
• Provides clinical support to providers during procedures such as lumbar punctures, including specimencollection and timely delivery to the laboratory
• Performs additional duties as assigned as assigned by the supervisor and/or chief to supportdepartmental operations and patient care
  

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.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Approved MA Certifications:

• 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

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience

• 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 confidentiality 

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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.

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