Medical Assistant 1 (H) - UHealth SoLé Mia (Dermatology)

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami UHealth is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant 2 to support dermatology services. This role involves patient care and administrative duties while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Applicants should have a background in medical assistance with relevant certification and experience, offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Certification such as CMA, RMA, CCMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and performs vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy.
• Supports physical examinations and prepares patients for care.
• Maintains accurate patient records and assists with clerical duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong time management

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program

Job description

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$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-ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

The University of Miami UHealth - Department of Dermatology at SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Assistant 2.

Caring Science

The Medical Assistant (MA) 2 provides overall care with loving kindness. As a member of the team, the MA 2 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 2 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.

Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflect 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 including HIPAA. Meets diverse communication needs of patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

Professional Practice

Performs within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami 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 fosters growth and maintains self-esteem.

Core Duties And Qualifications

• Abides by standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, and protecting patient privacy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam rooms with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed.
• Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician care with basic instructions and information regarding examination procedures.
• Performs routine laboratory tests.
• Performs vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and documents in patient's medical record.
• Observes and reports changes in patient's signs or symptoms.
• 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 sterilizes medical instruments observing sterile technique principles.
• Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work.
• Provides patients with care instructions and information from providers.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists with clerical duties.
• Adheres to University and unit policies & procedures and safeguards assets.

Note: Medical Assistants 2 working in hospital-based units will not perform medication administration.

This list of duties is not all-inclusive and may expand as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program recognized by USDE. If MA has active certification, verification and exceptions may apply.

Certification and Licensing

• Approved MA Certifications include: CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA.
• MA without certification must provide proof of completion and sign an agreement to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.

Additional certifications: AHA BLS, Florida HIV/AIDS CE.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes

• Effective communication skills with patients and team members.
• Flexibility to handle changing environments.
• Strong time management skills.
• Upholds professional ethics and maintains confidentiality.