Medical Assistant

University-Health-3; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under direct supervision of the provider or licensed nurse. The role also handles clerical duties and supports the clinic's policies, protocols, values and guest relations to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and medical assistant credentialing; national certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or certification required.
• National certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or Instructor card required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Performs clerical duties and supports clinic operations.
• Supports and maintains policies, protocols, values and guest relations.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical duties

Medical office procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or certification

National certification as Medical Assistant (preferred)

Tools

AHA BLS card

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides indirect and direct patient care activities and performs clerical duties under direct supervision of the provider/ licensed nurse. Supports and maintains University Health System's policies, protocols, values and guest relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED is required. Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or certification from an approved credentialing body for medical assistants is required. National certification as a registered Medical Assistant is preferred. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card. One-year experience in a clinic, doctor’s office or ambulatory setting is desirable, but not required.