Medical Assistant-Senior (OBGYN)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Medical Assistant performs general clinical duties at an outpatient care site, including taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. The role may also include administrative duties and support for documenting patient records as directed by a physician or provider. The position supports patient intake and care coordination, clinical documentation, appointment management, patient communications, medication refill requests, and preparation of charts and test results. It also performs point-of-care testing, reports findings to the appropriate clinical staff, provides in-service training and precepts Medical Assistants, and participates in improving clinical workflows.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, and patient promise in all interactions.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Use analytical thinking and logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing high-quality patient care.
Meet all training and competency requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EPIC software; may be required to serve as an EPIC super user.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients’ vital signs and weight during intake.
Obtain and document patient history, chief complaint, medications, and allergies in the EMR.
Report pertinent findings to physicians.
Manage patient appointments according to physician schedules and protocols.
Respond to patient messages according to clinic policy.
Handle medication refills and requests according to clinic policy.
Prepare charts for upcoming clinics and provide physicians with requested test results, lab results, and medical records.
Communicate necessary patient information to physicians in a timely manner.
Handle internal and external phone calls and assist the department call center by transferring calls to appropriate departments.
Provide in-service training and precept Medical Assistants.
Participate in developing best practices for clinical workflows.
Perform point-of-care testing, document findings, and report them to the Registered Nurse in charge and/or provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance is offered free to employees; family members may be added through payroll deduction.
Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
$50,000 group term life insurance and $50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental, including two PPO plans and one HMO plan.
Two vision plan options offering standard or enhanced benefits.
Optional disability insurance providing income protection for qualifying non-work-related illness or injury.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent-care and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or, for eligible faculty staff employees, ORP; voluntary retirement programs are also available.
Front-loaded paid time off of 128 to 208 hours per fiscal year based on years of service, prorated in the first year as applicable.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month, usable after one day of PTO has been taken.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
12 paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.