Bilingual Front Desk Medical Assistant - English/Spanish

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Front Desk Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish) for the Family Wellness Center on UT Main Campus. The role supports patient intake, scheduling, billing, and basic testing, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and an immediate start.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant program and certification, high school graduate, and fluent English/Spanish. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential in this non-exempt position.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program; Medical Assistant Certification.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Minimum of one year performing Medical Assistant related duties.
• Ability to use computer equipment.
• Demonstrated excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with providers, staff, and patients.
• Adherence to the highest ethical, legal, and health care standards.
• Accuracy in all phases of work performed, including following written and verbal instructions.
• Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information are required in all matters.

Responsibilities

• Answer clinic phones, schedule patient appointments and make reminder calls.
• Accurately register patients and documents billing information.
• Provide patients eligibility information for services.
• Receive and record payments and issue receipts.
• Maintain confidential patient documents.
• Evaluates and distributes incoming mail, reports and/or inquiries.
• Patient rooming and vital intake.
• Administer point of care testing.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the Family Wellness Center.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Front desk experience

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Front Desk Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish) for the Family Wellness Center on UT Main Campus. The role supports patient intake, scheduling, billing, and basic testing, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and an immediate start.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant program and certification, high school graduate, and fluent English/Spanish. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential in this non-exempt position.