Medical Assistant

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The Department of Orthopaedics is currently seeking a full time Medical Assistant to work in Miami, FL. The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients, under the direction of a physician. Moreover, the incumbent interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. The Medical Assistant also draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Gives injections and treatments and performs routine laboratory tests. Assists in 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 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 assists in performing clerical duties. Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations. 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 Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Department Specific Functions Position Summary: Applicant must have the ability to work under pressure, be articulate as well as possessing superior customer service skills. Employee selected for this position will provide clinical support to physicians and nurses. May perform some clerical duties, usually, answering the telephones, etc. The position reports to the Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor and is responsible for the coordination of the day-to-day activities within the area of responsibility. The applicant must perform duties under minimal supervision. Essential Duties Maintains high level of customer service. Excellent patient relations are an essential component of this position. Provides clinical support to physicians and other medical providers. Assists with minor procedures as needed. Also assists with medication, medical supplies and equipment as needed. Removes sutures/staples, assists in wound care under the direct supervision of a physician. Assesses, applies, and removes casts, splints, and other orthopaedic devices if necessary. Coordinates patient flow in/out of the pod with the goal of and emphasis on minimizing waiting time for the patients. Prepares patient (provides gowns, assists patient), area, and medications for procedures. Maintains exam rooms and cast room fully stocked and ensures that rooms are cleaned after each patient. Uses, maintains and cleans medical equipment. Takes and records vital signs. Obtains authorizations for special procedures, etc from insurance companies. Labels, processes and ships aspirations and needle biopsies. Assists physician in obtaining pertinent medical information from the patient and is always readily available to the physician throughout the examination to facilitate the management of patient care. Handles all medical emergencies in a timely and competent manner always putting patients’ safety first. Receives and records requests from patients by telephone (medication refills, referral requests, lab results, medical advice, etc.). Responsible for maintaining an appropriate par level of medical/office supplies, placing orders in a timely fashion. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor. Required education, experience, skills: High school diploma Certification to work as a Medical Assistant/Graduate from a two-year Medical Assistant program Two (2) years of relevant experience in medical practice preferred Current CPR and HIV training Experience in casting preferred #ED-LI1 The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: h83 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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