Surgery General Medical Assistant — Intermediate

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX seeks a Medical Assistant-Intermediate for the Surgery General outpatient site. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, injections, collecting specimens, and assisting in documentation of patient records.

The role requires EPIC experience, strong communication, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely patient care and accurate charting. This is a full-time, on-site position within UT Health San Antonio’s HOPD Surgery General

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of directly related Medical Assistant experience.
• Experience with EPIC EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intake patients by obtaining vital signs and weight.
• Obtain history, chief complaint, medications, and allergies; document in the EMR.
• Report pertinent findings to physicians.
• Manage patient appointments according to physician schedules.
• Respond to patient messages per clinic policy.
• Handle medication refills or requests per policy.
• Prepare charts for next clinic; provide test results and records.
• Communicate necessary patient information to the physician promptly.
• Handle internal and external calls; assist in department call center.
• Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) and report results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3+ yrs MA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX seeks a Medical Assistant-Intermediate for the Surgery General outpatient site. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, injections, collecting specimens, and assisting in documentation of patient records.

The role requires EPIC experience, strong communication, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely patient care and accurate charting. This is a full-time, on-site position within UT Health San Antonio’s HOPD Surgery General