Front Desk Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This front desk medical assistant position is located at the School of Nursing's Family Wellness Center. The work schedule is Monday 8 am-8 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 8 am-5 pm, and Friday 8 am-12 noon. This position has a scheduled end date of 1 year from the date of hire: renewal of this position is dependent upon renewal of funding, job performance, and department needs.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Minimum of one year performing Medical Assistant related duties
• Ability to use computer equipment
• Demonstrated excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with providers, staff, and patients
• Adherence to the highest ethical, legal, and health care standards
• Accuracy in all phases of work performed, including following written and verbal instructions
• Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information are required in all matters

Nice To Haves

• More than one year of experience as a front desk receptionist and/or medical assistant
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Answer clinic phones, schedule patient appointments and make reminder calls
• Accurately register patients and document billing information
• Provide patients eligibility information for services
• Receive and record payments and issue receipts
• Maintain confidential patient documents
• Evaluates and distributes incoming mail, reports and/or inquiries
• Patient rooming and vitals intake
• Administer point of care testing
• Other duties as assigned in support of the Family Wellness Center

Benefits

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED