Medical Assistant I - Angleton Family Medicine

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

1d•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 obtaining vital signs and specimens, performing basic tests, preparing patients for treatments and procedures, assisting with medication reconciliation, and safely administering medications as assigned. The Medical Assistant documents and communicates patient care accurately and supports the care plan under the direction or supervision of clinical providers. The position also helps maintain clinic equipment, supplies, and a clean and safe environment; supports patient and family rights and confidentiality; communicates professionally with patients, families, coworkers, and health care providers; and contributes to clinic quality improvement and team activities. The Medical Assistant is expected to maintain required credentials and participate in ongoing education and professional development. This is an on-site position at Angleton Family Medicine, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with work as needed on occasion. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant, or graduation from an approved Medical Assistant program.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient flow in the assigned outpatient clinic and respond promptly to call lights.
Provide comfort measures to patients and families.
Perform technical and supportive patient care in accordance with the patient’s plan of care 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 excretory specimens, obtain blood samples by venipuncture, and perform basic tests such as urine chemistry, 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; communicate patient needs and unusual occurrences.
Provide other treatments and care appropriate to training under physician direction.
Refill patient medications as requested, following prescribing-provider guidelines and the applicable policy.
Safely administer medications as assigned and assist with medication reconciliation as required.
Accurately document and communicate interventions and measurements, and complete patient clinic records under supervision.
Communicate relevant information to the appropriate health care provider.
Maintain equipment, supplies, and the environment; check supplies and equipment for expiration dates, safety tags, condition, and usability; clean and return equipment; report items needing repair or replacement; and stock rooms and other assigned areas.
Respect and support patient rights, serve as a patient and family advocate, and maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
Use available resources and seek assistance with ethical dilemmas as appropriate.
Communicate professionally and courteously, respond to customer needs, address or seek assistance with complaints and concerns, and maintain positive rapport with patients, families, and coworkers.
Participate in clinic-level continuous quality improvement activities as appropriate.
Prioritize and complete work efficiently, use time and resources effectively, and demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
Function as a supportive team member and respond professionally to emergent or chaotic situations under direction.
Participate in clinic meetings and activities and support clinical, departmental, and organizational goals.
Maintain professional growth by attending in-services and ongoing education, keeping required credentials and certifications current, exchanging constructive feedback, and participating in self-evaluation and developmental goal setting.