Medical Assistant II, Primary Care Clinic (First Floor), University Health Services

University of Texas at Austin

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. Healthyhorns is an umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose To assist health care professionals with the delivery of patient care services and to perform clinical skills as ordered by medical provider.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program, or formal medical services training in the United States Armed Forces.
Five years of experience as a Medical Assistant in primary care or sport medicine outpatient clinic setting.
CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Experience serving as a liaison between the clinic manager and staff.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build camaraderie and teamwork.
A professional demeanor.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience using electronic medical records, Microsoft Word/Excel software, Windows environment.
Experience with and a moderate comfort level using a personal computer.
Demonstrated ability to learn tasks quickly with minimal training and supervision.
Flexibility with shifting priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Exhibits customer service-oriented behavior and excellent public relations skills in all aspects of work.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

More than five years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
More than five years of experience in an ambulatory, outpatient or primary care clinic, emergency room, or college health.
Splinting/casting experience.
Experience serving as a liaison between the clinic manager and staff.
Experience onboarding and training new staff.
Experience with clerical functions.
Experience working in the front office of a healthcare/medical clinic.
Experience working in a student health center.
Exhibits initiative and self-direction in learning new skills and assuming new responsibilities.
Consistently prepared to begin work at the scheduled time and remain at work for the entire time.

Responsibilities

Assists with the evaluation and care of patients to be seen by UHS providers.
Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern.
Performs department specific procedures and treatments per UHS Policies and Procedures.
Exhibits behaviors consistent with organizational values by demonstrating respect and professionalism, adhering to customer service standards and policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, and actively engaging in quality improvement efforts.
Maintains a level of knowledge conducive to providing high quality patient care.
Actively participates in maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
Participates in other assignments/activities/duties as assigned.