Asst Medical
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
We are looking for a Medical Assistant to provide direct and
indirect patient care activities and perform clerical duties. Who
We Are University Health is known and recognized as a teaching
hospital and network of outpatient healthcare centers. As a partner
with UT Health San Antonio, we are consistently recognized as a
leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies, and
clinical research. We are one of the largest employers in Bexar
County with more than 8,000 employees and more than 1900 physicians
and resident physicians. - We are committed to delivering patient-
centered, culturally competent and high- quality healthcare for
adults and children, based on a strong foundation of outcomes-based
research and innovative teaching. We would love for you to join our
team! The Role
- Cares for comfort and personal needs of patients. -
- - - - - - - - a. - - - - - - - - - - - Provides direct patient
care as needed.
- - - - - - - - b. - - - - - - - - - - - Collects, interprets and
documents information related to patient care accurately and
efficiently.
- Performs procedures as directed by the Medical Director. - (E,
10%)
- Maintains quality control logs in area of assignment for CLIA
waived labs.
- Performs CLIA waived labs such as Accu-checks, Urine Beta HCG,
Dipstick UA, etc.
- - - - - - - - b. - - - - - - - - - - - Takes vital signs
(temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure).
- - - - - - - - c. - - - - - - - - - - - - Collects blood, urine,
stool and sputum specimens
- Administers medications and immunizations in accordance with
clinic policy. -
- Documents and bills appropriately for all nursing charges
- Provides clerical support to include preparing lab requests,
scheduling appointments, contacting patient's by telephone to
reschedule clinic cancelled appointments, obtaining referral
authorization for initial visit and any requested follow-up visits
to Specialty Care Physician. Informs patients when referral is
authorized and facilitates scheduling of specialty appointments
and/or ancillary services and other computer functions as
applicable
- Perform telephone call reminders for scheduled
appointments.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and
developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment
and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical,
psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other - - - - - - - - - -
- developmental needs of each patient served.
- Supports University Health System mission, vision and values. -
Demonstrates established customer service behaviors and standards.
- Treats all customers with courtesy, dignity, respect and
professionalism. Requirements High school diploma or GED is
required. Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school or
certification from an approved credentialing body for medical
assistants is required. Must have current American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
Card. National certification as a registered Medical Assistant is
preferred. One-year experience in a clinic, doctor's office or
ambulatory care setting is preferred Designated cash handlers must
successfully complete the Patient Services Cashier course and be
designated as a Patient Services Cashier during the initial
probationary period.
Keywords: University Health, San Antonio , Asst Medical, Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
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