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The University of Miami is currently seeking a per diem Medical Assistant to work at Sylvester Cancer Center in Coral Springs. The incumbent shall perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse to ensure clinic is running smoothlyPerforms patient interviews for chief complaint, medication reconciliation and pertinent historyObtains vital signs and patient information for patient’s medical record inclusionsPrepares treatment room prior and post examinationAssist medical provider as a chaperone as indicatedAssist with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to the medical provider as directedPerform venipunctures and collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by medical practitioner/nursing leadersPerform basic first aidPerforms EKGBladder ScanningOstomy CareSimple dressing change (no central line and/or PICC/Midline dressing)Performance point of care testingReports observed signs and symptoms, obtained from the patient, to report to the providerAssist with patient’s daily  care activitiesAble to use and/or perform with medical equipment, post training and demonstrated competencyRefill medication prescriptions, as ordered by the medical provider, by calling patient’s pharmacyProvide patients with basic educational instruction and information regarding examination proceduresCleans and sterilizes medical instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing dutiesDocuments accurate pertinent information in patient’s electronic medical recordRestocks patient roomScreen telephone calls or electronic medical record (EMR) messages and forward to appropriate staffAssist staff in emergency careMaintains medical supplies compliant, by check for expiration dates and package integrityMaintains medical equipment compliant in accordance to manufacture’s and biomedical requirementsAssists in performing clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, and coordinating proceduresSchedules appointments and testsArrange hospital admissions as applicableObtain authorization from insurance companyCall patients with “No Show”Other duties as assigned

The MA in hospital based clinics will not perform any type of injections or medication administration.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Ability to demonstrate a sustainable high level of proficiency when performing skills that are within the scope of a Florida Medical Assistant’s dutyKnowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatmentsKnowledge of sterile technique and other special procedures when applicableKnowledge of basic infection control preventions and maintains universal precautions techniques at all timeKnowledge of age of specific patient careAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients and clinical staff.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to the area Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse and the Physician in charge of area.The physician will have direct supervision and responsibility of the MAThe Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse will take responsibility and accountability for the delegated tasks as assigned by the physician over the MA

Performance Evaluation

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

Education:

Required High School diploma or equivalentRequired Medical Assistant certification and graduate from accredited  Medical Assistant ProgramRequired an active and current  BLS provider card by the American Heart AssociationRequired Phlebotomy certificationEKG Certificate

work Experience:

Prefer One (1) year of relevant work experience

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.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Pay Grade:

H4