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Medical Assistant I / II / III - Katy Orthopedics
UT Health • Katy, TX 77491 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Medical Assistant I/II/III at Katy Orthopedics, part of UT Health, functions as a supportive member of the clinical team, playing a crucial role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. This position involves travel between Orthopedic Clinics and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees, generous time off, longevity pay, and a retirement/pension plan.
Responsibilities
- Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
- Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepares and stocks rooms and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.
- Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures.
- Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
- Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up.
- Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred
- Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program
Preferred
- Use and care of standard clinic equipment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
About UT Health
UTHealth Houston is an academic health university in Texas, offering education in dentistry, medicine, nursing, public health, biomedical sciences, and biomedical informatics. It is a comprehensive academic health center that provides exceptional patient care, conducts groundbreaking research, and educates the next generation of healthcare professionals. The university is a renowned brand in Texas, with a mission to enhance human life through disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and is a leader in health care collaboration and innovation.
Full Job Description
Medical Assistant I / II / III - Katy Orthopedics
**Location:** Katy, Texas
**Category:** Allied Health
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
Requisition #: 240001WO
**What we do here changes the world.** UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
**Once you join us you won't want to leave.** It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
+ 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
+ Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
+ The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
+ Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
+ Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
**We take care of our employees!** As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
+ Free financial and legal counseling
+ Free mental health counseling services
+ Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
+ Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
+ Resources for child and elder care
+ Plus many more!
**Position Summary:**
Functions 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. ****This position will require travel between Orthopedic Clinics.****
**Position Key Accountabilities:**
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. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
**Certification/Skills:**
Use and care of standard clinic equipment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
**Minimum Education:**
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred
**Minimum Experience:**
Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.
**Physical Requirements:**
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.
**Security Sensitive:**
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
**Veteran Information:**
Military 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,
For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.
**Residency Requirement:**
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!
**University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)**
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston's Health University and Texas' resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university's primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
**UTHealth Benefits**
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
https://www.uth.edu/benefits/
**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner's hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth'sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate's rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
**Location:** Katy, Texas
**Category:** Allied Health
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
Requisition #: 240001WO
**What we do here changes the world.** UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
**Once you join us you won't want to leave.** It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
+ 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
+ Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
+ The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
+ Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
+ Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
**We take care of our employees!** As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
+ Free financial and legal counseling
+ Free mental health counseling services
+ Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
+ Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
+ Resources for child and elder care
+ Plus many more!
**Position Summary:**
Functions 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. ****This position will require travel between Orthopedic Clinics.****
**Position Key Accountabilities:**
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. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
**Certification/Skills:**
Use and care of standard clinic equipment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
**Minimum Education:**
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred
**Minimum Experience:**
Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.
**Physical Requirements:**
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.
**Security Sensitive:**
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
**Veteran Information:**
Military 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,
For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.
**Residency Requirement:**
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!
**University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)**
Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston's Health University and Texas' resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university's primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
**UTHealth Benefits**
UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.
https://www.uth.edu/benefits/
**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.
In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner's hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth'sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate's rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.
Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.
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