Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job Posting Title:Medical Assistant/Front Desk
Receptionist----Hiring Department:School of Nursing----Position
Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA
Status:Non-Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position
Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job
Details:General NotesThis position is located at the Family
Wellness Center in Austin, TX. This position will be a dual role of
Medical Assistant and Front Desk Receptionist. PurposeTo provide
patient care at the Family Wellness Center. Responsible for the
safety, comfort, care, and treatment of patients and for the
provision of patient care based on standard practices of the
profession and special instructions from licensed professional
staff.Responsibilities
- Accompaniesphysician and advanced practice providers during
examination and assists with medical treatments and procedures.
Administers oral,subcutaneousand intramuscular medications and
immunizations. Provides instructions and counseling to patients to
include medications and laboratory test procedures and records in
medical file.
- Recordspatient's medical condition and vital signs and reports
symptomatology of medical illness to health care professionals.
Recognizes urgent problems and responds to emergency
situations.
- Responsiblefor assisting in the implementation of individual
care plans for patients on an assigned shift. Performs procedures
and treatments within scope of practice as directed by the health
care professional. Ensuresthat all instruments and supplies are
present in clinical areas. Maintains a clean and hygienic
environment. Provides training to students and volunteers.
- Answer clinic phones, schedule patient appointments and make
reminder calls. Maintain confidential patient documents. Inputs and
retrieves medical information and files as needed. Provide
information regarding eligibility for services and register
patients.Evaluates incoming mail, reports, or inquiries and
distributes. Types letters, reports, forms, and other materials
from notes or rough drafts when asked by health care
professionals.Receive payment fromclients;record and issue receipts
for cash and checks.
- Other related functions as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh
school graduation or GED. Spanish proficiency. One year of
experience working in front desk/office setting. One year of
experience in an ambulatory/primary care clinic. Completion of a
Certified Medical Assistant Program. CPR Certification. Accuracy in
all phases of work performed including following written and verbal
instructions. Tact, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality of
medical information are required in all matters. Excellent written
and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills. Ability to work
effectively under stress in emergency situations.Relevant education
and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred
QualificationsOne year of experience as a Certified Medical
Assistant. More than one year of experience in a clinic setting.
Experience performing procedures requiring sterile technique,
prepping patients for procedures. Knowledge of medical
terminology.Salary Range$33,280 - $37,440 depending on
experienceWorking ConditionsTypical clinic environment.Required
Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one
reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current
university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to
submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be
provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent
applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of
interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application
Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional
files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure
thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job
application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important
for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a
current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply
within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current
University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker
Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and
then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you
apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The
application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your
resume. In addition, you must respond to the application
questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials
(letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted
above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been
employed in their current position for the last six continuous
months are eligible for openings being recruited for through
University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional
opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are
promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without
supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement
plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS),
subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at
least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history
background check will be required for finalist(s) under
consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The
University of Texas at Austin, as an ,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.----Pay Transparency:The University of
Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment
Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete
the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will
be required to present acceptable and original to prove your
identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents
need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.
Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the
university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use
E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective
May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of
E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see
the following:
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- [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report
violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If
this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery
Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.
Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of
the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You
may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616
Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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