Medical Assistant 1

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant 1 to support providers in the UHealth Diabetes Operations. The MA1 will prepare rooms, assist with exams, run basic labs, take vital signs, and document data in patient records.

Candidates should have an approved MA program and relevant certifications; strong communication and confidentiality are essential; this role emphasizes compassionate patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate from an approved MA program.
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent certification; willingness to obtain within 12 months if needed.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required; HIV/AIDS CE certification preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, and patient confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Abide by ethical standards and protect patient privacy.
• Assist providers with physical examinations and prepare exam rooms.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy; document results.
• Administer medications safely as directed and assist in patient mobility.
• Escort/transport patients and maintain accurate patient records and forms.
• Order, stock, and inventory supplies; support clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Patient care

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Approved Medical Assistant educational program

Tools

MA Certifications: CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA/NRCMA

AHA BLS for healthcare providers

HIV/AIDS CE Certification

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Clinical Ops Diabetes has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Medical Assistant 1 to work in Miami.

The Medical Assistant 1 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA shall assist 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. The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA provides care within the philosophy, mission, vision, and values, as well as within the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and the University of Miami. As a professional, monitors the quality of care provided and nurtures a compassionate and healing environment. The MA works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Designee in charge of the Unit or Clinic to ensure a safe delivery of care that supports the UHealth mission.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.
• Note: Designee in charge of the unit shall assign specific functions and competencies pertinent to the unit. Physician in charge shall review and sign-off all Medical Assistant’s competencies and evaluations.
• Important Note: Medical Assistants (MA) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration. 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 Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Note: (If MA presently has, an active MA certification, school verification and exceptions may apply.)
• 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) MA - Medical Assistant without an approved certification must: provide proof of completion, from an approved educational program sign an Agreement Statement, stating candidate shall obtain a National wide or Statewide MA certification no more than 12 months from the date of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification Florida: HIV/AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals
• 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

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.

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: Staff

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.