Medical Assistant I – Patient-Centered Care Champion

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Gastroenterology department in Bellaire, TX seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to support a patient-centered clinical team. You will assist with visits, help prepare rooms, and perform routine procedures while maintaining HIPAA and patient privacy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient patient flow in a busy specialty clinic, with comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program is preferred.
• Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient visits and prepare for appointments.
• Room patients and document chief complaint, vital signs, medications, allergies, and visit details.
• Perform specified procedures such as hearing/vision tests, EKG, spirometry, and specimen collection as directed.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

UTHealth Houston's Gastroenterology department in Bellaire, TX seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to support a patient-centered clinical team. You will assist with visits, help prepare rooms, and perform routine procedures while maintaining HIPAA and patient privacy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient patient flow in a busy specialty clinic, with comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.