Medical Assistant I (Bilingual) - Ob/Gyn Beaumont

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Beaumont, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I provides technical, supportive, age-specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care in an assigned clinical area. The role supports patient flow in an outpatient clinic and performs patient-care tasks under applicable policies and procedures, including under the direction or supervision of a physician or other provider. The position is on-site at the Ob/Gyn Beaumont clinic, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional additional availability as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient flow in the assigned outpatient clinic and respond promptly to call lights.
Provide comfort measures to patients and families and recognize and communicate patient needs or unusual occurrences.
Perform technical and supportive patient-care tasks according to the patient's care plan, training, and approved policies and procedures.
Obtain vital signs and document the chief complaint and reason for visit.
Use aseptic techniques and infection-control measures.
Collect urine and fecal specimens and obtain blood samples by venipuncture.
Perform tests including basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, pH, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult.
Measure and record intake and output as ordered.
Prepare and assist patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures; recognize care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crises.
Provide other assigned treatments and care appropriate to training under physician direction, and administer medications safely as assigned.
Refill patient medications as requested, following prescribing-provider guidelines and policy C51, Prescription Refill Management for Ambulatory Care Services.
Accurately document and communicate interventions, measurements, and relevant information to appropriate health care providers; complete concise, legible patient-record documentation under supervision.
Assist with medication reconciliation as required.
Maintain equipment, supplies, and a clean, safe environment; check equipment and supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability; clean and return equipment; report items needing repair or replacement; and stock rooms, carts, and cabinets as assigned.
Respect and support patient rights, serve as a patient and family advocate, protect confidentiality, and seek assistance with ethical dilemmas as appropriate.
Communicate professionally and courteously, respond appropriately to customer needs, report guest complaints or concerns, and maintain positive rapport with patients, families, and coworkers.
Participate in clinic or departmental continuous quality improvement activities as appropriate.
Prioritize and complete work effectively and efficiently; demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility, cost-conscious use of time and supplies, and acceptable productivity.
Function as a supportive, interdependent team member and respond professionally in emergent or chaotic situations.
Participate in clinic meetings, activities, in-services, and ongoing education; support organizational goals; maintain required credentials and certifications; exchange constructive feedback; and participate in self-evaluation and developmental goal setting.