Medical Assistant, Neurosciences

utaustin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School in Austin, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant in Neurosciences to support patient care and clinical operations. The role involves preparing patients for exams, recording histories and vital signs, and assisting physicians during visits.

The position requires CMA or RMA certification, a high school diploma, and at least 1 year of clinical experience; an associate degree is preferred. The role supports scheduling, billing, and equipment sterilization in a busy neuroscience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Record patient histories and vital signs; assist physicians during exams.
• Administer medications and collect laboratory specimens under supervision.
• Schedule and manage patient appointments; maintain clean examination rooms.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting or related field

Job description

Medical Assistant, Neurosciences

Hiring Department: Dell Medical School

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments.
• Records patient medical histories and vital signs.
• Assists physicians during physical examinations.

Clinical Support

• Administers medications and treatments under supervision.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests.

Administrative Duties

• Schedules patient appointments and manages appointment software.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in examination rooms.
• Handles patient inquiries, billing, and insurance verification.

Equipment Management

• Operates and maintains medical equipment.
• Orders and maintains medical supplies.
• Ensures proper sterilization of instruments

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1 year(s) of experience in clinical setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting or related field
• At least 2 year(s) of experience in healthcare environment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Phlebotomy certification

Salary Range

$43,500 + depending on qualifications

Working Environment/Equipment

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educa