Medical Assistant I/II/III - Psych & Behavioral
Company: Uthealth Houston
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
What 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.Once you join us you won't 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:100% paid medical
premiums for our full-time employeesGenerous 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 youll 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
counselingFree mental health counseling servicesGym membership
discounts and access to wellness programsOther employee discounts
including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.Resources
for child and elder carePlus many more!Position Summary:Provides
trained paramedical support in administering health care
services.UTHealth Houston's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Sciences is looking for a Medical Assistant.Location: 1941 East
Road, Houston, 77054Status: Full-time/non-exemptPreferences: 3-5
years of medical assistance experienceSchedule: Monday Friday,
daysPosition Key Accountabilities:1. Directs the patient to the
examination room.2. Conducts the initial screening of occupational
medicine patients which involves audiometric testing, keystone
machine eye testing, electrocardiogram testing, vital signs, height
and weight, spyrometer testing, and preparation of reporting
forms.3. Reviews patient health history through a personal
interview with the patient.4. Assists physicians with
examinations.5. Schedules patient appoints and tests.6. Performs
triage to determine patient needs.7. Orders and stocks needed
clinic supplies. Maintains and schedules repair of diagnostic
testing equipment.8. Relieves, as needed, the reception area.9.
Responds to emergency situations.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 preferredMinimum
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 51.215Veteran 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.by Jobble
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