Certified Medical Assistant 2

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The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant 2 (CMA 2) at Converge Miami. The CMA 2 performs multi-skilled clinical and administrative tasks to support medical providers and assist in patient care using evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. Under the supervision of a licensed physician (or designee), the CMA 2 provides direct patient care while adhering to all regulatory requirements, standards of care, and institutional policies. The role supports a diverse patient population, including individuals with infectious diseases, and requires the ability to provide compassionate, nonjudgmental, and confidential care to patients living with HIV. The CMA 2 demonstrates professionalism, responds to emergencies, and works collaboratively with clinical leadership to ensure safe, high-quality care aligned with the mission and values of UHealth.

*MUST BE ABLE TO WORK MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 11AM TO 8PM*

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information. 

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology.

• Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed. 

• Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis. Prepares patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.

• Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record. 

• Observes and reports patient’s signs or symptoms changes. 

• Administers medication safely as directed by the physician. Assists in patient care activities such as walking. 

• Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique.

• Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work.

• Provides patient with provider’s care instructions and information.

• Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation. Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties.

• Adheres to University and unit-level Policies & Procedures and safeguards University’s assets.

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

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

• Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification

• Approved MA Certification:

- CMA- Certified Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)®

- RMA- Registered Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

- CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- National Healthcare Association (NHA)

- NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant (NHA - NCCT)

- NRCMA - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP)

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team 

• Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments 

• Demonstrates strong time management skills to prioritize and act proactively

• Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality.

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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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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