Medical Assistant I, II - Greens Multispecialty

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston Greens Multispecialty Clinic is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant in North Houston. Ideal candidates should have experience in pediatrics and demonstrate effective patient care and clinical support skills. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality healthcare in a community-focused environment.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees

Generous time off equaling around 37-38 days per year

Longevity Pay after two years of service

Employee discounts including entertainment and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Check in and vitalize patients, including taking vital signs.
• Document patient information and assist with clinical procedures.
• Prepare and stock rooms with necessary supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Culturally Humility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant Training Program

Tools

Standard Clinic Equipment

Job description

UTHealth Houston Greens Multispecialty Clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant to join their team of professionals in North Houston. The ideal candidate will be an experienced pediatrics MA with clinical and provider support experience. This experience should include checking in, vitalizing patients, taking vitals appropriate to pediatric patients, rooming patients, documenting said vitals and initial intake documentation, handing off information to the providers, processing provider requests for treatment and medication administration within the MA's scope of practice, following Standing Orders, administering vaccines, managing supplies, stocking rooms, handling inventory and ordering, and other duties as assigned.

The clinic is located in North Houston, just outside of Beltway 8. The ideal applicant would live within acceptable commuting distance of Beltway 8 and 45 North. An ideal applicant would be familiar with the community and resources available for patients in North Houston and demonstrate culturally humility, community mindedness, with patient and employee focus, while being a fair, education-oriented team player and leader.

Schedule: M-F, 7am - 7pm, Saturday, 8am - 12 Noon as needed

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.