MEDICAL ASSISTANT I OR II - UNIVERSITY HEALTH CLINICS (GALVESTON)

Company: University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston
Posted on: October 12, 2024

Job Description:

***This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.***Medical Assistant I:Minimum Requirements:High school or equivalent. Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program. -CPR Certification required.Job Summary:To provide technical, supportive, age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical area.Job Duties:

• Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.Performs technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient's plan of care and following approved policy and procedure.
• The -MA will refill patient medications as requested, using the guidelines for the prescribing physician/provider in their assigned area -and in accordance with the policy C51, Prescription Refill -Management for Ambulatory Care Services.Accurately documents / communicates interventions and measurements.Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider.Under supervision, completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on patient clinic record.Assist with medication reconciliation as required.Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the environment. -Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment.Checks equipment / supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability.Cleans equipment and returns to its proper place.Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired.Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned / requested.Respects and supports patient rights.Serves as patient / family advocate.Practices principles of patient and employee confidentiality.Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate.Practices positive customer peer relations.Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic / departmental level, as appropriate.Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.Medical Assistant II:Minimum Qualifications: - -High school or equivalent. Three years experience. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accreditation organization (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA or other). -CPR Certification required.Job Summary:To provide technical, supportive, age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical area.The Medical Assistant II may function as a member of a Patient Centered Medical Home clinical team or may function in a role that includes routine administrative and clinical tasks. -The Medical Assistant II has advanced Medical Assistant skills and is proficient in independently maintaining a positive patient experience by consistently exceeding expectations in customer service and patient care.Salary Range: - Actual salary commensurate with experience.Work Schedule: On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

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