Medical Office Assistant, Ophthalmology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to physicians and nurses in Dallas. The role requires a high school diploma, patient care experience, and BLS certification. A competitive benefits package and supportive work culture will be offered to successful candidates.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Health care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year of patient care experience in a physician office practice or completion of Medical Assistant training.
• BLS certification required by the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and perform procedures such as drawing blood and taking vital signs.
• Assist in patient care and perform clerical duties like scheduling appointments.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Works under general supervision of physician and/or nurse to provide clinical support to physicians and nurses in delivery of patient clinical care and administrative support.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
  
  

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education
  
  

High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience
  
  

1 year of patient care experience in a physician office practice or

Completion of Medical Assistant training (will accept completion of EMT or Paramedic Training Program)

• Licenses and Certifications
  
  

(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment Upon Hire

Job Duties

• Performs procedures such as visual acuity, eye muscle balance, developmental and/or musculoskeletal screening. Draws blood specimens from patients and performs related clinical duties.
• Escorts or transports patients to exam or treatment rooms.
• Assists in care of patients by preparing exam rooms for patient care, facilitating use of diagnostic equipment, and ensuring availability of needed patient information, such as reports of diagnostic exams and medical records.
• Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical equipment.
• Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of all equipment.
• Serves as preceptor and resource for newly-hired medical assistants by actively participating in their integration and assimilation into the department.
• May provide occasional working supervision to non-licensed medical and/or clerical office support personnel.
• Functions as a clinic safety officer, verifying each employee's knowledge of fire safety and the evacuation plan for the work area. Responds to patient questions regarding their accounts, billing, and insurance.
• Documents patients care interventions and education in medical records.
• Performs variety of administrative/clerical duties, such as receiving and scheduling patient appointments, distributing mail, and preparing reports and correspondence. Ensures appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
• Maintains current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Clinical

Organization

419006 - OP-Clinic Ophthalmology

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Jun 4, 2025, 10:22:42 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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