Medical Assistant, Neurosciences

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Medical Assistant in the Neurosciences department to support clinicians in patient care and documentation. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure efficient care delivery.

The position handles patient preparation, history taking, minor lab tasks, and basic administrative duties in a fast-paced clinical setting at Dell Medical School in Austin. 40 hours per week; immediate start available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and record medical histories and vital signs.
• Assist physicians during physical examinations.
• Administer medications and collect laboratory specimens.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage appointment software.
• Operate and maintain medical equipment and maintain supplies.

Skills

CMA/RMA certification

Clinical experience

Healthcare administration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Posting Title:

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

Purpose

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports physicians and other healthcare professionals by performing clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the MA works closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff. Key responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, recording medical histories, performing basic laboratory tests, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.

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, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.