Medical Assistant 3 (H) - Uhealth SoLé Mia (Cardiology)

University of Miami; North Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with clinical procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The Medical Assistant will create a supportive environment for patients, demonstrating professionalism and ethical standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values quality care and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Remission

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with healthcare management and clinical procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and vital signs measurements.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Therapeutic Communication

Basic Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

EKG Administration

Phlebotomy

Asepsis Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate from Approved Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Medical Instruments

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

The University of Miami UHealth at SoLé Mia, opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North 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.

The University of Miami UHealth – Department of Cardiology - at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant.

The Medical Assistant (MA) 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 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Caring Science

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides overall care with loving kindness. As a member of the team, the MA will utilize creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith and practices.

Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what they are feeling. The MA creates a safe comfortable environment that allows the patient to heal physically and spiritually. 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.

Organization and Work Role Functions

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.

Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Meets diverse communication needs of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

Professional Practice

Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statues, 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.

Core Duties and Qualifications

• 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 are not intended to be all-inclusive, it may expand to include others, as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).

Certification and Licensing:

• 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.

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 Florida: HIV/AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals 1HR

Experience:

• No previous experience

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

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H4