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The University of Miami/UHealth OBGYN Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Assistant 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Medical Assistant 1 performs multi-skilled tasks to assist with patients’ healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The Medical Assistant 1 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 incumbent adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA provides care within the philosophy, mission, vision, and values, as well as within the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and the University of Miami. As a professional, monitors the quality of care provided and nurture a compassionate and healing environment. The MA works directly with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse and/or the Designee in charge of the Unit or Clinic to ensure a safe delivery of care that supports the UHealth mission.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

+ Utilizes creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices.

+ 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.

+ 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 and meetings. 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).

+ 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.

+ Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.

+ Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed.

+ Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.

+ Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record.

+ Cleans and/or 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.

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

Department Specific Functions

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

+ Assist attending physicians with all in clinic gynecology procedures such as endometrial biopsies, colposcopies, IUD insertion and removals, LEEP procedures, etc.

+ Assist attending physicians with minor surgical procedures, annual and follow up gynecological exams such as pap-smears, cultures, and pelvic exams.

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

+ Follow up on UChart in-basket pool and results messages, Rx refills as assigned. May assist with training other medical assistants. Ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing).

+ Knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed (will be trained on proper disinfection of any applicable instruments and disinfecting rooms in between patients).

+ Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and clinic staff.

+ Float to other OBGYN clinic locations for nursing coverage.

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

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or have an a ctive National or Statewide Medical Assistant certification.

+ Active - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

+ No previous experience required

+ Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

+ Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

+ Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

+ Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

+ Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

+ Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

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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.

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 (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H4