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The University of Miami Health System Department of UMHC Multispecialty has an exciting opportunity for a per diem Medical Assistant (MA) to work at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami. 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 smoothly

Performs patient interviews for chief complaint, medication reconciliation and pertinent history

Obtains vital signs and patient information for patient’s medical record inclusions

Prepares treatment room prior and post examination

Assist medical provider as a chaperone as indicated

Assist with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to the medical provider as directed

Perform venipunctures and collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by medical practitioner/nursing leaders

Perform basic first aid

Performs EKG

Bladder Scanning

Ostomy Care

Simple dressing change (no central line and/or PICC/Midline dressing)

Performance point of care testing

Reports observed signs and symptoms, obtained from the patient, to report to the provider

Assist with patient’s daily  care activities

Able to use and/or perform with medical equipment, post training and demonstrated competency

Refill medication prescriptions, as ordered by the medical provider, by calling patient’s pharmacy

Provide patients with basic educational instruction and information regarding examination procedures

Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties

Documents accurate pertinent information in patient’s electronic medical record

Restocks patient room

Screen telephone calls or electronic medical record (EMR) messages and forward to appropriate staff

Assist staff in emergency care

Maintains medical supplies compliant, by check for expiration dates and package integrity

Maintains medical equipment compliant in accordance to manufacture’s and biomedical requirements

Assists in performing clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, and coordinating procedures

Schedules appointments and tests

Arrange hospital admissions as applicable

Obtain authorization from insurance company

Call 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 duty

Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments

Knowledge of sterile technique and other special procedures when applicable

Knowledge of basic infection control preventions and maintains universal precautions techniques at all time

Knowledge of age of specific patient care

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability 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 MA

The 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 equivalent

Required Medical Assistant certification and graduate from accredited  Medical Assistant Program

Required an active and current  BLS provider card by the American Heart Association

Required Phlebotomy certification

EKG Certificate

work Experience:

Prefer One (1) year of relevant work experience

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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