Certified Medical Assistant 1

Certified Medical Assistant 1

The Clinical Translational Research Site is currently seeking a full time Certified Medical Assistant 1 to work in Miami. The Certified Medical Assistant 1 performs a variety of routine duties, with more complexity, in a hospital or clinic to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients. This role demonstrates advanced skills and expertise in a variety of work processes, while working as a team lead coordinating the work of others and providing quality review / performance improvement.

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.

Department Specific Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.

Certification and Licensing : Certified Medical Assistant Certification as a CMA, RMA, or CCMA

CMA- Certified Medical Assistant; Administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

RMA- Registered Medical Assistant; Administered by the American Medical Technologists (AMA)

CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; Administered by the National Health Career Association (NHA)

Experience : Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

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