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The University of Miami UHealth at SoLe Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to North Miami, Aventura, and surrounding communities.Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI-designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLe Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care from UHealth's nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.

The University of Miami UHealth - Department of Radiation Oncology at SoLe Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full timeMedical Assistant.

SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant (MA) 1 will perform multi-skilled tasks to assist the medical providers. The MA shall assist patients' healthcare management and clinical procedures in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service. The MA 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 to a Nurse or Designee in charge of the unit/clinic.

The MA shall adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism. The MA 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 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 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.

• Performs routine laboratory tests.

• 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.

• Escorts and transports patients to various hospital locations.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

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

Note: (If MA presently has, an active MA certification, school verification and exceptions may apply.)

Certification and Licensing:

Approved MA Certifications:

• 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)

• MA - Medical Assistant without an approved certification must:

  • provide proof of completion, from an approved educational program

  • sign an Agreement Statement, stating candidate shall obtain a National wide or Statewide MA certification no more than 12 months from the date of hire.

Additional certification:

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

• HIV & AIDS Certification: Florida HIV/AIDS Healthcare Professional Continue Education (CE) Certification Florida: HIV/AIDS Training for Healthcare Professionals

Experience:

No previous experience

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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