Medical Assistant-Assoc

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant-Assoc supports a federally funded clinical and translational research laboratory conducting human subjects research across projects in areas including immune resilience, biological aging, military performance, infection, asthma, exercise physiology, heat stress, and trauma. The role performs clinical procedures and documentation activities in support of active research protocols and participant visits. Reporting to the physician Principal Investigator, the Medical Assistant works with the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, research coordinators, and the broader clinical research team. Duties include phlebotomy and research biospecimen collection, vital-sign measurement and documentation, chart review for participant screening, visit preparation, physiological monitoring during experimental sessions, specimen processing, equipment sterilization and maintenance, and accurate maintenance of participant and study records in accordance with physician direction, protocols, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role also supports patient flow and examination-room preparation, administers ordered medications, performs point-of-care testing, assists with medical inventory, and reports clinical findings to the RN in charge and/or provider. Candidates may have Medical Assistant certification or a relevant scientific bachelor’s degree supporting the clinical scope of the position. The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR/AED/First Aid certification; completion of an MA program and CMA certification are preferred.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
Communicates effectively in writing and verbally.
Uses analytical thinking and logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing quality patient care.
Meets all training and competency requirements.
Supports the mission, vision, and patient promise throughout interactions.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Medical Assistant program is highly preferred.
Healthcare experience is preferred.
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification is preferred.
Knowledge of EPIC software; may be required to serve as an EPIC super user.
Candidates with Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA), or a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related scientific field with a background supporting the clinical scope of the role, may be considered.

Responsibilities

Call patients to the triage area, take vital signs, complete screenings, and document in the EMR/chart.
Maintain patient flow in and out of exam rooms and prepare patients for examinations so they are seen in a timely manner.
Administer medications as ordered.
Collect and process laboratory specimens as ordered, including research biospecimens in accordance with established protocols.
Perform phlebotomy for research biospecimen collection.
Perform chart reviews to support participant screening and study documentation.
Prepare participants for study visits and assist with physiological monitoring during experimental sessions.
Perform point-of-care testing (POCT), document results, and report clinical findings to the RN in charge and/or provider.
Clean and prepare examination rooms before patient appointments; maintain research and examination areas.
Sterilize and maintain research equipment.
Maintain medical inventory and place orders for new materials as needed.
Accurately document participant information, clinical observations, and study-related records in accordance with physician direction, protocols, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees; family coverage may be added through payroll deduction.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services.
Disability insurance enrollment available.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care or healthcare expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or, for eligible faculty staff, ORP; voluntary retirement programs are also available.
Front-loaded paid time off of 128 to 208 hours per fiscal year based on years of service, potentially prorated in the first year.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid Family Leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
12 set paid holidays each year.
Employee discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.