Gyn Oncology (Southeast)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the UTP Gynecologic Oncology – Southeast team in an outpatient clinic, working alongside clinical staff to provide safe, efficient, patient-centered care and assisting with appointment scheduling and other patient access responsibilities. The position is part of a supportive work environment with leadership and opportunities for professional growth. The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinical team, providing support for patient care that is safe, effective, timely, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six months of experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge of the use and care of 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 the State of Texas.
Ability to meet security-sensitive position requirements, including maintaining the security or integrity of critical infrastructure when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program.

Responsibilities

Promote quality patient care and customer service and satisfaction.
Participate in planning and preparing for patient visits, ensuring schedules, test results, and clinic-specific requirements are available.
Room patients; determine and document chief complaints and reasons for visits, vital signs, medication lists, 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 ahead of 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 duties such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
Handle telephone messages and conduct in-person screening, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
Respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time (approximately 37–38 days per year).
Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
Monthly longevity pay 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.