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.
Keywords: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston , MEDICAL ASSISTANT I OR II - UNIVERSITY HEALTH CLINICS (GALVESTON), Healthcare , Galveston, Texas
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