Medical Assistant-Associate

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant-Associate performs general clinical duties at an outpatient care site, including taking vital signs, administering injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. The role may also include administrative duties and supporting patient-record documentation as directed by a physician or provider.

The position supports the mission, vision, and patient promise throughout interactions and contributes as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality care in the UT Health Way. The employee must meet all training and competency requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Use analytical thinking to analyze information, coordinate work within schedule constraints, and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing high-quality patient care.
• Meet all training and competency requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of EPIC software; may be required to serve as an EPIC super user.

Responsibilities

• Call patients to the triage area, take vital signs, complete screenings, and document findings in the EMR or chart.
• Maintain patient flow in and out of examination rooms and prepare patients for examinations to support timely appointments.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens as ordered.
• Clean and prepare examination rooms before patient appointments.
• Help maintain medical inventory and place orders for materials as needed.
• Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), document results, and report clinical findings to the RN in charge and/or provider.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support documentation of patient records as directed by a physician or provider.

What This Job Offers

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