Medical Assistant 2

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$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

The University of Miami UHealth System, Department of Executive Medicine, has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Medical Assistant to work in Boca Raton and Palm Beach. The incumbent shall assist patients with healthcare management and clinical procedures.  The MA shall prepare patients prior to and post examination, treatment or procedure under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician.  The physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA to the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse of the area.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patient's medical record. 

• Administers injections or treatments, performs routine laboratory tests, and assists in other patient care activities, such as dressing changes and leg wraps. 

• Prepares treatment room for examination of patient. 

• Assists with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments and materials to the doctor as directed. 

• Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures. 

• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments while observing the principles of sterile technique. Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work. 

• Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. 

• Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies and escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations. 

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 

• Other duties as assigned 

 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. 

Department Specific Functions 

• Must be willing to travel/float between sites 

• Medical Assistant Certification or Certified Nursing Assistant license 

• One year of previous medical assistant and/or urgent care experience preferred 

• Must be computer literate; Excel, Word and PowerPoint a plus 

REPORTING STRUCTURE  

• Reports to the area Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse and the Physician in charge of area. 

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  

• Performance evaluation and competencies will be done jointly by the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse and physician 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS  

Education: 

High School Diploma or GED