Title: Medical Assistant

Employee Classification: Medical Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Affairs

Department: HSC-HSC Health Pediatrics-346600

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

HSC Health is the academic clinical practice of the Health Science Center, where quality care meets quality education. HSC Health primary and multispecialty care offices are located on the HSC, Denton and Dallas UNT System campuses, focusing on improving health outcomes to build healthier communities. Care includes mobile health initiatives and extends to hospitals, surgery centers, long-term/continuing care centers, and in-home care. HSC Health’s interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, specialized technicians, nurses and more work together while intentionally integrating healthcare students, residents, and fellows to deliver care to our community.

Position Overview

HSC Health Pediatrics is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team of healthcare providers at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. This role requires a candidate with strong organizational skills, a diverse set of interests and skill set, and strong interpersonal communication abilities. Candidate must exhibit compassion, understanding, the ability to work well in teams, and the ability to function in a fast paced environment is critical for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program and six (6) months of customer service experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintains and enhances clinical skills and knowledge on a regular basis. Keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Seeks opportunities to accept ideas and help from coworkers to accomplish work goals. Ensures smooth transition of important patient care information from one caregiver or department to another.
• Willing to share credit; appreciates differences in personalities; shows empathy. Accuracy/Attention to Detail; consistently produces thorough and timely work.
• Attentive to details; asks questions to accurately document information and update records; shows concern for every aspect of the job; ensures excellent communication and follow-up.
• Respect for Standard; understands and respects the need for structured guidelines and protocols, willing to ask for clarification if something doesn't make sense and could cause harm to a patient or result in less than an excellent level of care; demonstrates compliance with required standards.
• Customer Focus; continually searches for ways to provide value added solutions to customers; understands and anticipates customers needs and keeps customers needs in mind when making decisions; takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty; solicits customer feedback to ensure satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required, three (3) years related experience in ambulatory care, NextGen experience, and Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Medical Assistant Certification and CPR (BLS) certification.

Job Duties:

• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Clean and sterilize instruments and properly dispose of contaminated or expired medical supplies.
• Perform and process routine laboratory tests and sample analyses as ordered by provider.
• Obtains lab specimens as ordered (blood or urine).
• Thoroughly complete provider orders, referrals, and insurance authorizations to ensure timely delivery of care and provide patient with educational material.
• Deliver culturally competent care that respects each patients individual beliefs.
• Measure patient vital signs as standard of care. Perform procedures, injections, and administer vaccines as ordered by the provider. All care documented in the electronic health record.
• Optimize patient scheduling by managing patient flow and providing access to care following standard Department workflows.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards:

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.