Bilingual Medical Assistant – Outpatient Clinic Support

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide technical, supportive, age-appropriate patient care in an outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaints, performing venipuncture, collecting specimens, and assisting with treatments and procedures while upholding infection control and policy standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified or registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved MA program.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient flow in outpatient clinic.
• Obtain vital signs and document chief complaint.
• Use aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
• Collect specimens and venipuncture.
• Prepare patients for treatments, exams, and procedures.
• Refill medications per physician guidelines.
• Document interventions and communicate with providers.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and environment.
• Respect patient rights and protect confidentiality.
• Support continuous quality improvement in the clinic.

Skills

CPR Certification

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Graduate of approved Medical Assistant program

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide technical, supportive, age-appropriate patient care in an outpatient clinic.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaints, performing venipuncture, collecting specimens, and assisting with treatments and procedures while upholding infection control and policy standards.