Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Lab Support

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care and to perform clerical duties within our San Antonio area network. The role involves direct patient interactions, specimen collection, basic lab work, immunizations, and documentation in the medical record.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant diploma or certification, current BLS, and typically one year of clinic experience. A cash handler designation may be needed during probation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or certification required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS card.
• National certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• One-year experience in a clinic, doctor's office or ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Designated cash handlers must complete the Patient Services Cashier course and be designated during probation.

Responsibilities

• Cares for comfort and personal needs of patients.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Collects, interprets and documents information related to patient care accurately.
• Performs procedures as directed by the Medical Director (E, 10%).
• Maintains quality control logs for CLIA waived labs.
• Performs CLIA waived labs such as Accu-checks, Urine Beta HCG, Dipstick UA, etc.
• Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure).
• Collects blood, urine, stool and sputum specimens.
• Administers medications and immunizations per clinic policy.
• Documents and bills nursing charges.
• Provides clerical support: scheduling, referrals, reminders, calling patients re cancellations, and other computer functions.
• Performs telephone appointment reminders.
• Demonstrates competence to meet age-specific needs of patients.
• Adapts care methods to patient’s developmental needs.
• Supports University Health System mission and values; demonstrates customer service and professionalism.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clerical duties

Vital signs

CLIA waived labs

Immunizations

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or certification

BLS Certification

National MA certification preferred

Job description

University Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care and to perform clerical duties within our San Antonio area network. The role involves direct patient interactions, specimen collection, basic lab work, immunizations, and documentation in the medical record.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant diploma or certification, current BLS, and typically one year of clinic experience. A cash handler designation may be needed during probation.