Medical Assistant II - ACTAT - EP Heart - Katy

UTHealth Houston•Katy, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston is seeking an experienced, certified Medical Assistant with strong clinical skills and a patient-centered approach. The Medical Assistant II is a member of the clinical team and supports safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable patient care. The primary location is Katy, with travel to Sugar Land and Cypress as needed. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. Candidates must have completed an approved Medical Assistant training program, have at least two years of related experience, and hold a current RMA, CMA, or NCMA certification along with AHA BLS certification. Bilingual ability and prior cardiology experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program.
At least two years of related experience.
Current Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification from the National Center for Competency Testing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Ability to use and care for standard clinic equipment.
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.
Must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Prior cardiology experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time; approximately 37–38 days of time off per year.
Increasing vacation accrual with longer service.
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.