Certified Medical Assistant

Position vacancy Announcement: 

Requirements

• Prepare patient exam rooms and equipment; sterilize instruments using aseptic and sterile techniques; escort patient to medical exam room; obtain brief history; update medical records for Physician/ARNP; obtain vital signs; draw, collect, prepare and package specimens to be sent to lab for analysis; perform periodic quality controls for all lab testing and equipment; administer medications; administer/obtain EKGs; assist Physician/ARNP with patient exams and procedures; perform HIV testing and counseling; clean and stock rooms, storage and lab areas; provide help in appropriate use of supplies and needed equipment; replenish and maintain supplies; biohazard disposal; documentation of patient encounters in paper or electronic format.
• Process referrals or authorizations as necessary; initiate and return patient calls; Notify patient care vendors of clinic closings; Follow up on specific patient populations (e.g., student athletes, pregnant students); Consult and confer with Physician/ARNPs concerning care and treatment of patients in a professional manner and conduct all actions in a manner that promotes excellent customer service; Assist students to schedule appointments; assist with processing immunization records; receive and route incoming phone calls to appropriate area; record accurate messages and distribute to appropriate area; process health insurance information as needed.
• Assist with special programs and campus events as scheduled; Greet and register clinic patients and visitors; write and understand medical terminology; provide office support in computer skills, medical coding, and accounting basics. Organize and file patient charts and tax information as needed; Adhere to University and facility health and safety protocols, including OSHA, BBP universal precautions, OSHA respiratory protection, and other standards that may be established by the CDC to protect against emerging diseases and conditions.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency and three years of related experience; or Certification from an accredited medical assistant program.
   

Competencies

• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques;
• Ability to perform work assignments with minimum need for supervision and guidance;
• Experience in a collegiate teaching setting;
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology;
• Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses and injuries and to perform basic physical examinations;
• Ability to treat minor illnesses;
• Ability to interpret and evaluate the results of laboratory tests;
• Ability to administer and prescribe medically appropriate medication;
• Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory tests;
• Skill in the use of medical and diagnostic equipment and instruments; and,
• Ability to effectively and fluently communicate both verbally and in writing and to create a climate of open communication 

University Support Personnel Services (USPS) positions are career service jobs where terms and conditions are generally recognized through collective bargaining agreements and/or state statute.

In accordance with Florida Statute 112.219, relevant work experience may substitute for the required education: 4 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s, or 6 years in lieu of a Master’s.

How to Apply:
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must  include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Workday. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law. 

Conditions of Employment: 
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference  checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational  documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment. 

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment.  Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof  of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment. 

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of  any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of  the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if  currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide  documentation. 

Reasonable Accommodation: 
If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA),  please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of  the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800)  955-8771. 

Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University:

Florida A&M University is an equal opportunity employer.

Veterans':

Preference will be given to eligible Veterans’ and spouses of Veterans' as required by Florida Statutes.