Medical Assistant I, II - Cinco Ranch

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team in Katy, Texas. This role is pivotal in ensuring quality patient care and effective clinic operations. As a Medical Assistant, you will engage with patients, assist in various medical procedures, and support the clinical team in delivering exceptional service. The organization values its employees, offering generous time off, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about healthcare and patient satisfaction to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

100% Paid Medical Premiums

Generous Time Off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/Pension Plan

Free Financial Counseling

Free Mental Health Counseling

Gym Membership Discounts

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• MA experience in an outpatient setting focused on patient care.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties, including vital signs and rooming patients.
• Assist with routine and specialty procedures while maintaining patient privacy.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Training Program

Tools

Standard Clinic Equipment

Job description

UTHealth Houston - UT Physicians Cinco Ranch clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant to join their team working with multiple specialties.

Preferences: MA experience in an outpatient setting. Focused on proving great patient care. Works well with team and able to work independently. Takes responsibility for his/her own actions. Takes direction well.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Functions as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
2. Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available.
3. Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic. Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments.
4. As required and competency validated, performs appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning/reprocessing and other requested procedures.
5. Prepares and stocks rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.
6. Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures.
7. Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
8. Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up.
9. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Use and care of standard clinic equipment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred

Minimum Experience:

Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Veteran Information:

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 001260, 4N0X1, 68W, 18D, 68C, 4T0X1, 4A0X1,

For a complete list please visitwww.uthealth-veterans.jobs.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.