Medical Assistant II - UTP - Pulmonary Clinic

Medical Assistant II

UT Physicians is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Medical Assistant II to join our Pulmonary Clinic in Houston, Texas. In this vital role, you will serve as an integral member of the clinical care team, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered, and timely healthcare services. We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented professional who is committed to excellence in patient care, adheres to established safety and infection prevention standards, and actively contributes to a culture of quality and accountability. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on patients' lives while working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.

Functions as a member of clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable.

1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.

2. Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available.

3. Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic. Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments.

4. As required and competency validated, performs appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning/reprocessing and other requested procedures.

5. Prepares and stocks rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.

6. Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures.

7. Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning and faxing.

8. Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up.

9. Responds to emergency situations.

10. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) required or

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT) required or

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required or

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing required

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program OR one (1) year of experience (in addition to the one year of experience required to meet the experience requirement) AND certification may be substituted for Medical Assistant training program.

One year of related experience

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.

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094.

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