Outpatient Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab

Utmb; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant for outpatient clinic support. You will manage patient flow, take vital signs, collect specimens, administer medications under supervision, and maintain a safe, organized environment.

Responsibilities include documenting visits, communicating with providers, and assisting in patient care per the plan of care. On-site schedule is typically Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, with occasional needs beyond standard hours.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• CPR Certification required.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting and responds to call-lights.
• Obtains vital signs and documents chief complaint and reason for visit.
• Performs tests and collects specimens (urine, feces) and blood samples by venipuncture.
• Administers medications safely under physician guidance per policy.
• Maintains infection control, equipment, supplies, and a clean environment.
• Communicates patient needs to health care providers and documents interventions clearly.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant for outpatient clinic support. You will manage patient flow, take vital signs, collect specimens, administer medications under supervision, and maintain a safe, organized environment.

Responsibilities include documenting visits, communicating with providers, and assisting in patient care per the plan of care. On-site schedule is typically Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, with occasional needs beyond standard hours.