Medical Assistant-Assoc

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports a federally funded clinical and translational research laboratory conducting human-subjects research in areas including immune resilience, biological aging, military performance, infection, asthma, exercise physiology, heat stress, and trauma. The role performs clinical procedures and documentation in support of active research protocols and works with the physician Principal Investigator, co-investigators, research coordinators, and the broader clinical research team. Duties include supporting participant screening and study visits, collecting and processing research specimens, assisting with physiological monitoring, maintaining equipment and clinical spaces, and documenting participant information and clinical findings in accordance with physician direction, study protocols, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. The role also supports patient flow and routine clinical operations, including administering ordered medications, performing point-of-care testing, and maintaining medical inventory. Candidates may qualify with Medical Assistant certification or with a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related scientific field that supports the clinical scope of the role. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; completion of a Medical Assistant program and healthcare experience are preferred. CPR, AED, and First Aid certification are required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate analytical thinking, using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and respond to emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and support quality patient care.
Meet all training and competency requirements.
Candidates may have Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) or a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related scientific field that supports the clinical scope of the role.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
Healthcare experience.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Knowledge of EPIC software; the role may require serving as an EPIC super user.

Responsibilities

Call patients to the triage area, take vital signs, complete screenings, and document in the EMR or chart.
Maintain patient flow in and out of examination rooms and prepare patients for examinations so they can be seen in a timely manner.
Administer medications as ordered.
Collect and process laboratory specimens as ordered and in accordance with established protocols.
Perform phlebotomy for research biospecimen collection.
Perform point-of-care testing, document results, and report clinical findings to the RN in charge and/or provider.
Perform chart reviews to support participant screening and study documentation.
Assist with physiological monitoring during experimental sessions.
Sterilize and maintain research equipment.
Clean and prepare examination rooms before patient appointments and maintain research and examination areas.
Assist with medical inventory and place orders for materials as needed.
Accurately document participant information, clinical observations, and study-related records in accordance with physician direction, protocols, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.