Medical Assistant-Associate

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant-Associate performs general clinical duties at an outpatient care site. Duties include taking vital signs, administering injections and medications, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, cleaning and sterilizing 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 Medical Assistant-Associate supports patient flow and timely care, performs and documents point-of-care testing, processes laboratory specimens, and reports clinical findings to the RN in charge and/or provider. The position also helps maintain medical inventory and supports the interdisciplinary healthcare team in delivering patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Supports the mission, vision, and patient promise in all interactions.
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Uses analytical thinking and logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Participates as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality care.
Meets all training and competency requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Calls patients to the triage area, takes vital signs, completes screenings, and documents information in the EMR/chart.
Maintains patient flow in and out of exam rooms and prepares patients for examination so they can be seen in a timely manner.
Administers medications as ordered.
Collects and processes laboratory specimens as ordered.
Cleans and prepares examination rooms before patient appointments.
Assists with maintaining medical inventory and placing orders for materials as needed.
Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents findings, and reports clinical findings to the RN in charge and/or provider.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free employee UT SELECT medical insurance; family members may be added through payroll deduction.
Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
$50,000 group term life insurance and $50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental: two PPO plans and one dental HMO plan.
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services.
Optional disability insurance that provides income if a non-work-related illness or injury prevents the employee from working.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent-care or out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or, for eligible faculty staff employees, the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP); voluntary retirement programs are also available.
Front-loaded paid time off of 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) per fiscal year, based on years of service; first-year PTO may be prorated.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month, usable for illness or injury after one day of PTO is taken.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after six months of consecutive employment.
12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.