Medical Assistant 3 - Doral Building B

Medical Assistant 3 (H)

The University of Miami Health System Department of Doral Clinics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Medical Assistant 3 (H) in Doral. The incumbent will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA 3 shall assist patients' healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 3 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 physician in charge may delegate the tasks to oversee the MA 3 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit / clinic. The MA 3 shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA 3 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 nurtures a compassionate and healing environment. The MA 3 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

Caring Science

• The Medical Assistant (MA) 3 provides overall care with loving kindness.
• As a member of the team, the MA 3 will utilize creative methods to support patient's individual needs and respect patient's spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices.
• Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what they are feeling.
• The MA 3 creates a safe comfortable environment that allows the patient to heal physically and spiritually.
• 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.

Organization and Work Role Functions

Professional Practice

Core Duties and Qualifications

Note : Designee in charge of the unit shall assign specific functions and competencies pertinent to the unit. Physician in charge shall review and sign-off all Medical Assistant's competencies and evaluations.

Important Note : Medical Assistants 3 (MA 3) working in Hospital-based units will not perform any type of medication administration.

This list of duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive, it may expand to include others, as necessary.

Core Qualifications

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