Medical Assistant-Assoc

About the role

Under direct supervision, responsible for general clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. May perform some administrative duties and support the documentation of patient records as dictated by the physician or provider.

Responsibilities

• Calls patient to triage area to take vital signs, completes screenings and documents in EMR/chart
• Maintains patient flow in and out of exam room, prepares patients as needed for examination to ensure patients are seen in a timely manner
• Administers medications as ordered
• Collects and processes laboratory specimens as ordered
• Cleans and prepares examination rooms prior to patient appointments
• Assists in maintaining the medical inventory and placing orders for new materials as needed
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents and reports clinical findings to Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or Provider
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma
• Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions
• Communicates effectively, written and verbally
• Possess analytical thinking – this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner
• Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient the UT Health Way
• Knowledge of EPIC software; may be required to be EPIC super user
• Meets all training and competency requirements

Required Skills

Experience in healthcare is preferred.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits

• Medical: UT SELECT Medical insurance offered free for employees, administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added through payroll deduction. Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians (network of 800+ premier physicians including 100+ specialists). $50,000 group term life insurance and $50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance free, with options to purchase additional coverage at group rates.
• Dental: Three plan options through Delta Dental Insurance Company — two PPOs and one dental HMO. Both PPO plans allow choice of any licensed dentist.
• Vision: Fully insured Vision Care benefits through Superior Vision Services. Two plan options offering standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability: Disability Insurance providing income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents working.
• FSAs: Flexible spending accounts for dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses, funded pre-tax.
• Retirement: Eligible for Teacher Retirement System (TRS) — defined benefit plan with UT Health matching contributions — or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) for eligible faculty/staff. Voluntary retirement programs available for pre- or after-tax investment with five quality providers.
• Time Off: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128–208 hours (16–26 days) based on years of service, given at start of each fiscal year (prorated in year one). Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month, usable after one day of PTO taken. Paid Family Leave: up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for spouse, child, or parent after 6 months consecutive employment. 12 set paid holidays each year.
• Discounts: Range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.