Medical Assistant I/II - UTP - Jensen

About the role

UT Physicians is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant to join their team at the Jensen Multispecialty Clinic. Located in the heart of the community, the clinic provides comprehensive primary and behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
• Participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available.
• Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic.
• Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments.
• Performs appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning/reprocessing and other requested procedures.
• Prepares and stocks rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.
• Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures.
• Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
• Performs telephone messaging and in-person screening with appropriate follow-up.
• Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Use and care of standard clinic equipment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred
• Minimum Experience: Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a healthcare professional who is passionate about making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The total rewards package includes:

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Achievable retirement/pension plan

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.