Medical Assistant 1 (H) - SoLé Mia

University of Miami; Florida; Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition remission

Résumé du poste

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant 1 to support physicians and staff across clinical settings in South Florida. You will prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, assist with procedures, and help manage patient flow with empathy and professionalism.

No prior experience required; explore training in CMA/other credentials, contribute to a dynamic team, and support high-quality patient care within UHealth facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license.
• Credentialed Medical Assistant certification from a recognized accrediting or certifying body.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from AAMA.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from AMT.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification from NHA.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) credential is accredited by NCCA.
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from NAHP.

Responsabilités

• Assist with patient examinations and prepare treatment rooms.
• Perform vital signs, phlebotomy, and document in medical records.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Order, stock, and inventory medical supplies and assist in clerical duties.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure timely care delivery.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality.

Connaissances

Communication

Professionalism

Multitasking

Stamina

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent/certification

Description du poste

Medical Assistant 1

UHealth/SoLé Mia that opened on September 2025, is bringing high-quality academic medicine to Noth Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI-designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number-one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth's nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

Core Job Functions

Utilizes creative methods to support patient's individual needs and respect patient's spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices. Establishes 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. Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally. Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members. Seeks assistance when needed. Contributes to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings. Commits to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Learns and utilizes available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami's standards, guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice. Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem. Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.

Duties

• Assists 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.


• Prepares 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.


• 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.


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.


• Assists with medication, medical supplies and equipment as needed.


• Removes sutures/staples, assists in wound care under the direct supervision of a physician.


• Assesses, applies, and removes casts, splints, and other ortho‑pedic devices if necessary.


• Coordinates patient flow in/out of the pod with the goal of and emphasis on minimizing waiting time for the patients.


• Prepares patient (provides gowns, assists patient), area, and medications for procedures.


• Maintains exam rooms and cast room fully stocked and ensures that rooms are cleaned after each patient.


• Uses, maintains and cleans medical equipment.


• Takes and records vital signs.


• Obtains authorizations for special procedures, etc from insurance companies.


• Labels, processes and ships aspirations and needle biopsies.


• Assists physician in obtaining pertinent medical information from the patient and is always readily available to the physician throughout the examination to facilitate the management of patient care.


• Handles all medical emergencies in a timely and competent manner always putting patients' safety first.


• Receives and records requests from patients by telephone (medication refills, referral requests, lab results, medical advice, etc.).


• Responsible for maintaining an appropriate par level of medical/office supplies, placing orders in a timely fashion.


• Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.

Core Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license.

Certification and Licensing

• Credentialed Medical Assistant certification from a recognized accrediting or certifying body organization (See approved Certifications listed below).


• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Certification from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)®.


• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (Certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT).


• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Certification from National Healthcare Association (NHA).


• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) credential is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).


• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) obtained by the National Association for Health Professionals. (NAHP).

Experience

No previous experience required.

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.

Department Specific Functions

• Maintains high level of customer service.


• Excellent patient relations are an essential component of this position.


• Provides clinical support to physicians and other medical providers.


• Assists with minor procedures as needed.


• Also assists with medication, medical supplies and equipment as needed.


• Removes sutures/staples, assists in wound care under the direct supervision of a physician.


• Assesses, applies, and removes casts, splints, and other ortho‑pedic devices if necessary.


• Coordinates patient flow in/out of the pod with the goal of and emphasis on minimizing waiting time for the patients.


• Prepares patient (provides gowns, assists patient), area, and medications for procedures.


• Maintains exam rooms and cast room fully stocked and ensures that rooms are cleaned after each patient.


• Uses, maintains and cleans medical equipment.


• Takes and records vital signs.


• Obtains authorizations for special procedures, etc from insurance companies.


• Labels, processes and ships aspirations and needle biopsies.


• Assists physician in obtaining pertinent medical information from the patient and is always readily available to the physician throughout the examination to facilitate the management of patient care.


• Handles all medical emergencies in a timely and competent manner always putting patients' safety first.


• Receives and records requests from patients by telephone (medication refills, referral requests, lab results, medical advice, etc.).


• Responsible for maintaining an appropriate par level of medical/office supplies, placing orders in a timely fashion.


• Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Education, Experience, Skills

High school diploma. Certification to work as a Medical Assistant. Current CPR and HIV training. Experience in casting preferred #ED-LI1.

Compensation & Benefits

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

About UHealth / University of Miami Health System

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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