Medical Assistant 2

University of Miami; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami in Plantation, FL is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant 2 to support multi-skilled clinical tasks under the supervision of licensed physicians. The MA 2 assists with patient care, procedures, and care coordination while adhering to HIPAA, safety, and quality standards.

The role emphasizes compassionate, professional interactions within the department’s policies and procedures. The MA 2 will work closely with nursing leadership and clinical staff to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required or preferred.
• RMA/CCMA credentials are listed as acceptable.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with examinations and clinical procedures.
• Performs vital signs, basic testing, specimen collection, and documentation.
• Maintains accurate patient records and ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Schedules patients for tests and procedures; inventories supplies.
• Provides compassionate, culturally competent patient care under supervision.

Skills

CMA

RMA

CCMA

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full time Medical Assistant 2 to work in Plantation, FL. The Medical Assistant (MA) 2 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 2 shall assist patients' healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 2 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 2 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic. The MA 2 shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA 2 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 2 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 Job Functions

1. Utilizes creative methods to support patient's individual needs and respect patient's spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
7. 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.
8. Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem.
9. Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.
10. Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed.
11. Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician's care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
12. Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient's medical record.
13. Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique. Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work.
14. Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties.
15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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

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

• Certification and Licensing:
• 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 As