Medical Assistant I, II, III - Breast Surgical in Bellaire and Greater Heights

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting breast surgeons in providing exceptional patient care at the Bellaire and Greater Heights locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical support, with a preference for experience in breast surgical services. You'll be responsible for rooming patients, conducting vital assessments, and ensuring a seamless clinic experience. If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Experience in breast surgical services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support breast surgeons by preparing for patient visits and managing clinic needs.
• Perform patient assessments and assist in routine procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Use and care of standard clinic equipment

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Medical Assistant I, II, III - Breast Surgical in Bellaire and Greater Heights

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

25000041 Requisition #

UTHealth Houston department of Surgery is hiring a Medical Assistant to support their breast surgeons at the Bellaire and Greater Heights locations. Experience in breast surgical services preferred. EPIC experience a plus. This is a traveling position with the home base at Bellaire and going out to Greater Heights 4-6 times per month.

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

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

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.

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