Medical Assistant II - Pediatrics Multispecialty (TMC)

About the role

The Medical Assistant working in our Multispecialty Clinic (TMC) 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
• Participate in planning and preparing for patient visits, ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic‑specific requirements are available.
• Room patients according to clinic needs while documenting chief complaint, reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history, and other required information.
• Keep patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments.
• Perform, when competency‑validated, hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point‑of‑care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning/reprocessing, and other requested procedures.
• Prepare and stock rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of visits; clean rooms appropriately between patients.
• Assist with routine and specialty procedures.
• Schedule follow‑up appointments or referrals and perform routine clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
• Handle telephone messaging and in‑person screening with appropriate follow‑up.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) – required.
• One of the following certifications – required:
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) – National Center for Competency Testing
• Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent plus completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program, **or** one (1) year of related experience combined with certification in lieu of the training program.
• Minimum experience: One year of related experience.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. The role may involve access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2). Holders will be routinely reviewed for criminal history or connections to foreign adversaries (nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4) that could affect the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Veteran Information

Military occupations that relate to the selection criteria and licensing requirements may include, but are not limited to: 001260, 4N0X1, 68W, 18D, 68C, 4T0X1, 4A0X1. For a complete list, visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits

• 100 % paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – approximately 37‑38 days per year). Vacation accrual increases with tenure.
• Longevity Pay (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 on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.
• Additional employee discounts and services.