Front Desk Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Front Desk Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)This front desk medical assistant position is located at the Family Wellness Center. The general schedule is Monday 8 am-8 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 8 am-5 pm, and Friday 8 am-12 noon.ResponsibilitiesAnswer clinic phones, schedule patient appointments and make reminder callsAccurately register patients and documents billing informationProvide patients eligibility information for servicesReceive and record payments and issue receiptsMaintain confidential patient documentsEvaluates and distributes incoming mail, reports and/or inquiriesPatient rooming and vital intakeAdminister point of care testingOther duties as assigned in support of the Family Wellness CenterRequired QualificationsHigh school graduation or GEDCompletion of a Medical Assistant program; Medical Assistant CertificationFluent in English and SpanishMinimum of one year performing Medical Assistant related dutiesAbility to use computer equipmentDemonstrated excellent organization and interpersonal skillsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with providers, staff, and patientsAdherence to the highest ethical, legal, and health care standardsAccuracy in all phases of work performed, including following written and verbal instructionsTact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality of medical information are required in all mattersPreferred QualificationsMore than one year of experience as a front desk receptionist and/or medical assistantSalary Range $34,320 annual (equivalent to $16.50/hour)Working ConditionsStandard clinical and/or office environmentUse of manual dexterityLifting and movingRepetitive use of keyboard at a workstationOccasional evening and/or weekend hoursRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestThe University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.