Certified Medical Assistant 1

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$5,000 Sign on Bonus

The University of Miami Health System Department of UMHC - SCCC - Stem Cell Transplant/Apheresis Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant 1 in Miami. The incumbent 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 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.

• 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).

• 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 term