CMA

University of Miami is seeking a CMA for a job in Miami, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CMA
• Discipline: CMA
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

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
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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.

University of Miami Job ID #R100069963-1.

About University of Miami

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 403b retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Continuing Education