Medical Assistant 2 (Surgery) at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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$5,000 Sign-On Bonus



The department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant 2 position. The incumbent performs a variety of routine duties in a hospital or clinic to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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


• Administers injections or treatments, performs routine laboratory tests, and assists in other 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 the 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 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

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
  


• Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant educational program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
  
  


• Minimum of 2 years previous experience.
  
  


• Active - American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers and HIV cert.
  
  

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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.


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 for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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