Medical Assistant, UT Health Austin

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 or equivalent. 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Assisting or related field. 2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare environment. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Phlebotomy certification.
• Salary Range
• $43,500 + depending on qualifications
• Working Conditions
• 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
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• Employment Eligibility:
• 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:

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Medical Assistant, UT Health Austin ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: 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.

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