Medical Assistant II, Primary Care (First Floor), University Health Services

Medical Assistant II, Primary Care (First Floor), University Health Services Hiring Department Healthyhorns - University Health Services Position Open To All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 FLSA Status Non-Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date Immediately Position Duration Expected to Continue Location UT MAIN CAMPUS General Notes Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. Healthyhorns is an umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals. University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics. The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage Retirement contributions Paid vacation and sick time Paid holidays Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at to learn more about the total benefits offered. Purpose To assist health care professionals with the delivery of patient care services and to perform clinical skills as ordered by medical provider. Responsibilities Assists with the evaluation and care of patients to be seen by UHS providers. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance pattern. Performs department specific procedures and treatments per UHS Policies and Procedures. Exhibits behaviors consistent with organizational values by demonstrating respect and professionalism, adhering to customer service standards and policies, maintaining patient confidentiality, and actively engaging in quality improvement efforts. Maintains a level of knowledge conducive to providing high quality patient care. Actively participates in maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Participates in other assignments/activities/duties as assigned. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program, current Medical Assistant Certification (CME or CCMA). At least three years of experience as a Medical Assistant in primary care or Sport Medicine outpatient clinic setting. CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Experience serving as a liaison between the clinic manager and staff. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build camaraderie and teamwork. A professional demeanor. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience using electronic medical records, Microsoft Word/Excel software, Windows environment. Experience with and a moderate comfort level using a personal computer. Demonstrated ability to learn tasks quickly with minimal training and supervision. Flexibility with shifting priorities. Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected health information. Regular and punctual attendance. Exhibits customer service-oriented behavior and excellent public relations skills in all aspects of work. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications More than five years of experience as a Medical Assistant. More than five years of experience in an ambulatory, outpatient or primary care clinic, emergency room, or college health. Experience serving as a liaison between the clinic manager and staff. Experience onboarding and training new staff. Experience with clerical functions. Experience working in the front office of a healthcare/medical clinic. Experience working in a student health center. Exhibits initiative and self-direction in learning new skills and assuming new responsibilities. Consistently prepared to begin work at the scheduled time and remain at work for the entire time. Salary Range $47,020 per year Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions May work around biohazards Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity Lifting and moving Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance. Work Shift Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM Work schedule to be discussed during interview Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The 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. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and if this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. 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