Medical Assistant

Department : Health Services Salary : Commensurate with education and experience.

Description

The Medical Assistant supports the daily operations of the campus Health Services clinic by assisting with patient intake, recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and managing basic administrative tasks. This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient, student-centered care by supporting licensed healthcare providers in delivering timely medical services. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to confidentiality are essential.

Duties

• Assists Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Registered Nurse with clinical procedures and first aid.
• Assists with general health care, obtains vital signs, and reports patient's condition to the provider. Communicates with the medical provider on relevant patient questions and concerns during follow-up visits.
• Performs simple laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and collection of other specimens. Prepares specimen for transfer to an offsite lab. Records and maintains lab log and process in the electronic medical record.
• Rooms patients, schedules patient appointments, addresses phone calls and collects payment from patient at check in-out.
• Maintains clinic inventory and restocks as needed. Monitors health equipment in exam/treatment rooms and laboratory area. Educates patient on use of necessary medical equipment.
• Administers appropriate immunizations per CDC guidelines and/or provider orders.
• Performs EKG and other procedures as directed by delegating provider.
• Participates in quality assurance projects as well as special events and health fairs and performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Medical Assistant certification upon hire.
3. CPR certification upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in doctor's office or clinic setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical and health insurance billing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of health and medical regulations and practices (HIPAA).
• Ability to work an electronic BP monitor and batter operated temperature probe.
• Skills in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft.
• Skills in the use of electronic medical records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have strong office organizational, planning, and management skills.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.