Medical Assistant

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers by taking vital signs, documenting patient history, and preparing procedures. You will assist with exams, medications, and basic tests, using the EMR to record results and schedule follow-ups.

The role includes administrative duties such as patient registration, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and maintaining exam rooms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical program (MA, CNA, CCMA, EMT, LPN).

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and record vital signs.
• Review patient information and medical history.
• Prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic tests.
• Administer medications and process refills as directed.
• Maintain exam rooms and sterilize as required.
• Document billing information and insurance details.
• Schedule appointments and assist with registrations.

Skills

Vital signs & history intake

Documentation accuracy

Patient communication

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/Standard First Aid Certification

Graduate of an accredited medical program (MA, CNA, CCMA, EMT, LPN)

Tools

EMR system

Billing software

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Assists the providers with the assessments of patients' needs, and care plan by taking vital signs, patient history, medication listing, and determining chief complaint. Assists the providers with medical treatment, exams, and medical procedures. Prepares equipment and room for patient visit/procedure and completed documentation using electronic medical records (EMR). Administrative duties may include, but not limited to, appointment scheduling, patient registration, and insurance verification.

• Performs initial assessments of patients. Measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and documents all information in patient's chart.
• Verifies patient information. Reviews and/or records medical history.
• Prepares laboratory specimens. Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Administers medications. Authorizes drug refills as directed. Draws blood and performs EKG's.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies. Maintains instruments and prepares sterilization as required.
• Complies with all standard OSHA policies and procedures.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions.
• Generates revenue by recording billing information of services rendered. Completes insurance forms and responds to insurance and other third party inquiries.
• Maintains longs and required checks (refrigerator temperatures, oxygen, expired medications, etc.)
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, referrals, registration and insurance verification as needed.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/Standard First Aid Certification
• Graduate of an accredited medical program (e.g., MA, CNA, CCMA, EMT, LPN)

Job Category

Staff

Advertised Salary

$36,000-$37,500

How To Claim Vet Preference

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

Clery Notice

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Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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Pre-Employment Requirements

• Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks
• Expanded Background Check