Medical Assistant I, II - Sienna Multispecialty

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare education and patient care is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential support to healthcare professionals, ensuring quality patient care, and maintaining a welcoming clinic environment. You will be responsible for rooming patients, documenting vital signs, and assisting with various procedures. The organization values its employees, offering generous time off, comprehensive health benefits, and resources for personal wellbeing. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees

Generous time off (around 37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling services

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts including entertainment and car rentals

Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates preferred with experience in multiple specialties.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care by rooming patients and documenting vital information.
• Assist with routine and specialty procedures as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Use and care of standard clinic equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program

Job description

UTHealth Houston Sienna Multispecialty Clinic in southwest Houston is hiring a Medical Assistant to join their team of professionals. The ideal candidate will be bilingual (English/Spanish) and have experience working with multiple specialties.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Saturdays as-needed

Address: 8810 Hwy 6, Missouri City, Tx 77459

Perk: Free parking!

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.

Residency Requirement:

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