Medical Assistant 3 - $7,500 Sign On Bonus

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$7,500 Sign On Bonus

The Department of Orthopedics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Medical Assistant (MA) 3 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 3 shall assist patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 3 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 3 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Caring Science 

• The Medical Assistant (MA) 3 provides overall care with loving kindness.

• As a member of the team, the MA 3 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 3 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, meetings, and clinical preceptor program.

• 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 QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                    

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Graduate from Medical Assistant educational program or equivalent program  

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)

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years previous experience

Additional certificates of completion:

• Specialty Certification relevant to present position