Medical Assistant I/II - Pediatrics Autism Clinic (TMC)

divh2Front Desk Medical Assistant/h2pWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. Thats where you come in./ppThe Front Desk Medical Assistant working in our Pediatrics Autism Clinic supports both clinical and front-office operations in our pediatric practice. This role blends traditional Medical Assistant dutiessuch as rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting providerswith cross-trained administrative responsibilities including scheduling, registration, insurance verification, and patient communication./ppThe ideal candidate is comfortable working with pediatric patients, including those with Autism and developmental challenges, bringing patience, strong communication, and a family-centered approach to care./ppOnce you join us you wont want to leave. Its because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits youd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:/pulli100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees/liliGenerous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)/liliThe longer you stay, the more vacation youll accrue!/liliLongevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)/liliBuild your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!/li/ulpWe take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as.../pulliFree financial and legal counseling/liliFree mental health counseling services/liliGym membership discounts and access to wellness programs/liliOther employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc./liliResources for child and elder care/liliPlus many more!/li/ulpPosition Summary:/ppFunctions as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable./ppPosition Key Accountabilities:/pp1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction./pp2. Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available./pp3. 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./pp4. 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./pp5. Prepares and stocks rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients./pp6. Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures./pp7. Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing./pp8. Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up./pp9. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines./pp10. Performs other duties as assigned./ppCertification/Skills:/pulliUse and care of standard clinic equipment/liliBasic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required/li/ulpMinimum Education:/ppHigh school diploma or equivalent Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred/ppMinimum Experience:/ppSix months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program./ppPhysical Requirements:/ppExerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects./ppSecurity Sensitive:/ppThis 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./ppVeteran Information:/ppMilitary 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,/ppFor a complete list please visit Requirement:/ppEmployees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas./p/div