Certified Medical Assistant

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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University of Miami is currently seeking Certified Medical Assistants for various locations throughout the medical system. The positions available are both full time and per diem.

The minimum qualifications for these positions are as follows: High school diploma or equivalent education. Medical Assistant certification, HIV certification and CPR. Some experience is preferred.

The locations of the positions are as follows:

• Miami

• Kendall

• Coral Gables

• Broward

• Plantation

• Boca Raton

Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patient's medical record.
• May give injections or treatments, perform routine laboratory tests under the direction of an attending physician, and assist in other patient care activities such as dressing changes and leg wraps.
• Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.
• May assist with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to the doctor as directed.
• Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties.
• Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for lab work.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records/documentation.
• Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies and assists in performing clerical duties.
• Escort and transport patients to various hospital locations

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.

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