Medical Assistant-Associate (UTHP MARC Ortho and Podiatry)

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Medical Assistant-Associate to perform clinical duties such as taking vital signs and supporting patient documentation in an outpatient setting. This entry-level full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated healthcare team focused on providing high-quality care.

Benefits

Medical insurance offered free for employees

Dental insurance plan options available

Vision care benefits offered

Generous paid time off program

Discounts on services and tickets

Qualifications

• Supports mission and vision throughout all interactions.
• Meets all training and competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs and documents in EMR.
• Maintains patient flow for timely examinations.
• Administers medications as ordered.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

Medical Assistant-Associate (UTHP MARC Ortho and Podiatry)

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Job Description

Under direct supervision, responsible for general clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. May perform some administrative duties and support the documentation of patient records as dictated by the physician or provider.

Job Description

Under direct supervision, responsible for general clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. May perform some administrative duties and support the documentation of patient records as dictated by the physician or provider.

Responsibilities

• Calls patient to triage area to take vital signs, completes screenings and documents in EMR/chart.
• Maintains patient flow in and out of exam room, prepares patients as needed for examination to ensure patients are seen in a timely manner.
• Administers medications as ordered.
• Collects and processes laboratory specimens as ordered.
• Cleans and prepares examination rooms prior to patient appointments. Assists in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed.
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents and reports clinical findings to Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or Provider.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Communicates effectively, written and verbally.
• Possess analytical thinking this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient the UT Health Way.
• Knowledge of EPIC software; may be required to be EPIC super user.
• Meets all training and competency requirements.
  
  

Required Skills

Experience in healthcare is preferred.

About Us

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
  
  

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Seniority level

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  Entry level

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  Health Care Provider

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  Higher Education

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