Medical Assistant I / II / III - Spine Orthopedics Memorial Villages

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Medical Assistant, where you will support patient care delivery in the Spine Orthopedics department. This entry-level position offers a robust benefits package including fully covered medical premiums, generous time off, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates are encouraged to apply to contribute to transformative patient care.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (holidays, sick leave, vacation)

Longevity pay

Gym membership discounts

Financial and legal counseling services

Free mental health counseling services

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; medical assistant training preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks and document vital signs.
• Prepare and stock clinic rooms for patient visits.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and perform clerical duties.

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 - Spine Orthopedics Memorial Villages

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• This position will require travel to orthopedic clinics in Houston and the surrounding areas.*
  
  

• This position will require travel to orthopedic clinics in Houston and the surrounding areas.*
  
  

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:

• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
• Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepares and stocks rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.
• Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures.
• Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
• Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up.
• Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• 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 visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.

Residency Requirement:

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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