Medical Assistant - School of Dentistry

Medical Assistant I

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Medical Assistant I to support its clinical and community health programs.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative, organizational, and patient coordination skills, with experience supporting healthcare operations in a clinical or community health setting.

Key responsibilities include coordinating patient appointments and referrals, serving as a patient navigator, maintaining accurate electronic health records (EHR), conducting patient follow-up communications, assisting with patient intake and screening activities, coordinating with healthcare providers and community partners, and managing clinical supplies and administrative documentation.

The position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient-centered services. Experience in healthcare administration, patient coordination, or clinical office operations is highly desirable.

Funding Contingency: This position is funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding. Employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program, or funding.

Location: 7500 Cambridge Street, Houston, Texas 77054.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Provides trained paramedical support in administering health care services.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Acts as a patient navigator.

2. Directs the patient to the examination room.

3. Conducts the initial screening of patients, and preparation of reporting forms.

4. Measures and records vital signs, including blood pressure, BMI, and glucose levels.

5. Review the patient's health history and documents in the medical record through a personal interview with the patient.

6. Assists oral and allied health providers with screenings and examinations.

7. Schedules patient appointments and tests.

8. Performs routine laboratory tests.

9. Performs triage to determine patient needs.

10. Provides patients with educational materials on oral and overall healthcare management.

11. Conducts follow-up calls to monitor patient progress and compliance with treatment and referral plans.

12. Assists in organizing and conducting patient education.

13. Assists in organizing and stocking exam rooms on a routine schedule. Removes out dates, supplies, and medications.

14. Orders and stocks needed clinical supplies.

15. Maintains and schedules repairs of diagnostic testing equipment.

16. Maintains accurate electronic health record (EHR) records.

17. Coordinates referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.

18. Coordinates with contracted laboratories to ensure timely transport and receipt of patient lab results.

19. Works closely with the Director for Health Promotion to implement patient care plans.

20. Participates in team calibration meetings and case conferences to discuss patient progress and care strategies.

21. Relieves, as needed, the reception area.

22. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• 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. Experience in chronic disease management within a clinical setting preferred.

Physical Requirements:

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

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.

Veteran Information:

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 001260, 4N0X1, 68W, 18D, 68C, 4T0X1, 4A0X1,

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Residency Requirement:

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