Certified Medical Assistant

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The University of Miami is hiring a per-diem Certified Medical Assistant 1 to work onsite at the UHealth campus. The role supports physicians during examinations, interviews patients, records vital signs, and collects blood samples for lab analysis.

Responsibilities include injections, basic lab tests, room preparation, specimen handling, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to sterile technique and University policies. Flexibility to work evenings or weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year previous experience.
• MA certifications CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA are required.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers recommended.
• HIV/AIDS CE certification preferred in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information.
• Draws and collects blood samples and prepares specimens for analysis.
• Gives injections and performs routine lab tests.
• Prepares treatment room and assists with physical examinations.
• Maintains patient records and completes forms for lab work.
• Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies; transports patients as needed.
• Ensures sterile technique and adheres to policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Data management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA Certification

RMA Certification

CCMA Certification

NCMA Certification

NRCMA Certification

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

HIV/AIDS CE Certification (Florida)

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Medicine, division of Clinical Pharmacology, has an exciting opportunity for a per-diem Certified Medical Assistant 1 to work onsite at the UHealth campus. The Medical Assistant 1 assists in the examination and treatment of patients, under the direction of a physician. Moreover, the incumbent interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. The Medical Assistant 1 also draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis.

Core Responsibilities

• Gives injections and treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Assists in 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 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 assists in performing clerical duties.
• Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Venipuncture and processing of study samples 24- hour urine collection.
• Measurement of vital signs Perform ECG tracing Organization of equipment, instrumentation, bedding and other materials.
• Assists in data management when required.
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year previous experience
• 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)
• Additional certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Computer Skills Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
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Benefits and Compensation

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

Additional Information

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Temporary

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 welcome.miami.edu/about-um 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. 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 of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.