Medical Assistant - Center for Older Adults

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

UNT Health Center for Older Adults is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team of healthcare providers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. This role requires a candidate with strong organizational skills, a wide set of interests and skill set, and strong interpersonal communication abilities. Candidate must exhibit compassion, understanding, the ability to work well in teams, and the ability to function in a fast paced environment is critical for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
Six (6) months of customer service experience
Medical Assistant Certification
CPR (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Responsibilities

Measure patient vital signs and complete patient intake following UNT Health procedures and clinic workflows.
Monitor clinic flow, ensuring rooms are full and providers are notified of patient arrival, following department workflows.
Prepare exam rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat, clean and fully stocked. Clean and sterilize instruments and properly dispose of contaminated or expired medical supplies.
Thoroughly complete provider orders, referrals, and insurance authorizations to ensure timely delivery of care and provide patient with information as needed.
Deliver culturally competent care that respects each patients individual beliefs.
Schedule appointments, verify insurance, manage patient charts (electronic or paper).
Provide patients with instructions on procedures, follow-up care, assist with referrals and scheduling follow-up visits.