Medical Assistant-Senior (P)

UT Health San Antonio•Laredo, 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 supporting patient-record documentation as dictated by a physician or provider. The position supports patient care and clinic operations by preparing patients and charts, communicating relevant findings and information to physicians and other care team members, managing appointments and messages according to clinic policy, and performing Point of Care Testing. The role also provides in-service training and precepts Medical Assistants, and participates in developing clinical workflow best practices.

Requirements

Support the mission, vision, and patient promise throughout all interactions.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Demonstrate analytical thinking, including analyzing information, coordinating work within schedule constraints, and handling emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Participate as an integral part 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 be an EPIC super user.

Responsibilities

Intake patients by obtaining vital signs and weight.
Obtain patient history, chief complaint, medications, and allergies, and document them appropriately in the EMR.
Report pertinent findings to physicians.
Manage patient appointments according to physician schedules and protocols.
Answer patient messages according to clinic policy.
Handle medication refills or 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 in clinical workflows.
Perform Point of Care Testing (POCT), document findings, and report them to the Registered Nurse in charge and/or provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees, with family coverage available through payroll deduction.
Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
$50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of 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 PPOs and one dental HMO.
Two vision plan options offering standard or enhanced benefits.
Optional disability insurance providing income if a non-work-related illness or injury prevents work.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent day care and out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement plan options through TRS or ORP for eligible employees, as well as voluntary retirement programs.
Front-loaded paid time off of 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid Family Leave of up to 240 hours (6 weeks), available after 6 months of consecutive employment.
12 paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.