Medical Assistant II - ACTAT Medicine - Memorial City

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II functions as a member of the clinical team, performing a supportive role in safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable patient care. The role supports providers and patients throughout the clinic experience by preparing for visits, recording patient information, assisting with procedures, performing clinical testing, coordinating follow-up care, and supporting daily clinic operations. The position requires permanent residence and work in Texas. It is security-sensitive under Texas law.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
One of the following certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA; or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from NCCT.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program, or one year of experience in addition to the required experience and certification may be substituted for the training program.
One year of related experience.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Promote quality patient care and customer service and satisfaction.
Participate in planning and preparing for patient visits, ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic-specific requirements are available.
Room patients and document chief complaint, reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history, and other clinic-required information; keep patients informed about appointment delays and progress.
When required and competency-validated, perform hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning and reprocessing, and other requested procedures.
Prepare and stock rooms and clinic supplies before visits and clean rooms between patients.
Prepare for and assist with routine and specialty procedures.
Schedule follow-up appointments or referrals and perform routine clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
Perform telephone messaging and in-person screening, with appropriate follow-up.
Respond to emergency situations.
Respect and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous paid time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Vacation accrual increases with tenure.
Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.