Medical Assistant II/III (Dermatology)

UTHealth in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Medical Assistant II/III for their Dermatology department. The ideal candidate will support patient care through effective communication, patient preparation, and assistance in clinical procedures. Certification in BLS and experience in a medical setting are crucial for success in this role. Join us to contribute to high-quality health services in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) may be required.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform supportive role in delivery of patient care.
• Room patients and document necessary information.
• Assists with routine and specialty procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Use and care of standard clinic equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Medical Assistant II/III (Dermatology) (Finance)

Medical Assistant II/III (Dermatology) (Finance)

Use and care of standard clinic equipment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) may be required

Position Summary:

Functions as a member of 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. Responds to emergency situations.
10. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Use and care of standard clinic equipment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) may be required

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program OR one (1) year of experience (in addition to the one year of experience required to meet the experience requirement) AND certification may be substituted for Medical Assistant training program.

Minimum Experience:

One year of related experience

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.