Medical Assistant, UT Health Austin
Phase2 Technology, Austin, TX, United States
Medical Assistant, UT Health Austin
Purpose: The Medical Assistant (MA) supports physicians and other healthcare professionals by performing clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient care.
Responsibilities
Prepares patients for examinations and treatments.
Records patient medical histories and vital signs.
Assists physicians during physical examinations.
Administers medications and treatments under supervision.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
Performs basic laboratory tests.
Schedules patient appointments and manages appointment software.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in examination rooms.
Handles patient inquiries, billing, and insurance verification.
Operates and maintains medical equipment.
Orders and maintains medical supplies.
Ensures proper sterilization of instruments.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in Medical Assisting or related field.
2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare environment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
Salary Range
$43,500 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Standard office equipment.
Repetitive use of a keyboard.
May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, radiation, hazardous medications, and combative patients.
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.
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Purpose: The Medical Assistant (MA) supports physicians and other healthcare professionals by performing clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient care.
Responsibilities
Prepares patients for examinations and treatments.
Records patient medical histories and vital signs.
Assists physicians during physical examinations.
Administers medications and treatments under supervision.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
Performs basic laboratory tests.
Schedules patient appointments and manages appointment software.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in examination rooms.
Handles patient inquiries, billing, and insurance verification.
Operates and maintains medical equipment.
Orders and maintains medical supplies.
Ensures proper sterilization of instruments.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in Medical Assisting or related field.
2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare environment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
Salary Range
$43,500 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Standard office equipment.
Repetitive use of a keyboard.
May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, radiation, hazardous medications, and combative patients.
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.
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