CMA - Clinic - $18-22 per hour
Company: University of Miami
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: March 15, 2023
Job Description:
University of Miami is seeking a CMA Clinic for a job in Miami,
Florida.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Clinic
- Discipline: CMA
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: PermanentThe Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer
Center has a great opportunity for a Certified Medical Assistant 1.
The Medical Assistant 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. This
position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $5K.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
assignedThe 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 MAEducation: 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 HIV certification (min 2 hour
online course) Required Phlebotomy certification EKG
Certificatework Experience: Prefer One (1) year of relevant work
experienceThe 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
#R100061316.About University of MiamiThe 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
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