Medical Assistant - School of Dentistry

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston’s School of Dentistry is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Medical Assistant I to provide trained paramedical support for healthcare services and support clinical and community health programs. The role includes patient navigation, intake and screening, appointment and referral coordination, patient follow-up, electronic health record maintenance, clinical supply management, and administrative support. The position is grant-funded, with 50% or more of its funding coming from grants; continued employment depends on funding availability, and employment may end if the project, program, or funding is discontinued. The position is located at 7500 Cambridge Street, Houston, Texas 77054. 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).
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

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program.
Experience in chronic disease management within a clinical setting.
Experience in healthcare administration, patient coordination, or clinical office operations.

Responsibilities

Act as a patient navigator and direct patients to examination rooms.
Conduct initial patient screenings and prepare reporting forms.
Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, BMI, and glucose levels.
Review patients’ health histories through personal interviews and document information in medical records.
Assist oral and allied health providers with screenings and examinations.
Schedule patient appointments and tests.
Perform routine laboratory tests and triage patients to determine their needs.
Provide educational materials on oral and overall healthcare management and assist with organizing patient education.
Conduct follow-up calls to monitor patient progress and compliance with treatment and referral plans.
Organize and stock examination rooms; remove outdated supplies and medications.
Order and stock clinical supplies.
Maintain diagnostic testing equipment and schedule repairs.
Maintain accurate electronic health records.
Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Coordinate with contracted laboratories to ensure timely transport and receipt of patient lab results.
Work with the Director for Health Promotion to implement patient care plans.
Participate in team calibration meetings and case conferences about patient progress and care strategies.
Provide reception-area coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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