About the position
UTHealth Houston is a leading institution in healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. As a Medical Assistant I/II/III, you will play a crucial role in supporting the clinical team in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about healthcare and are eager to contribute to a team that values quality patient care and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for various tasks that ensure the smooth operation of the clinic, including preparing for patient visits, documenting vital information, and assisting with clinical procedures. Your role will also involve maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the clinic environment, ensuring that all necessary supplies are stocked and ready for use. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a world-renowned institution that prioritizes employee well-being and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Perform responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
- Effectively participate in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available.
- Room patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic.
- As required and competency validated, perform appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning/reprocessing and other requested procedures.
- Prepare and stock rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.
- Prepare for and assist with routine and specialty procedures.
- Schedule patients for follow up appointments or referrals and perform routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
- Perform telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up.
- Respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred.
- Minimum of six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.
Nice-to-haves
- Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - around 37-38 days per year).
- Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Free financial and legal counseling.
- Free mental health counseling services.
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care.
