Medical Assistant - Opportunity for Career Growth in a Leading Teaching Hospital (SAN ANTONIO)
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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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 a 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 - Care for the 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 the 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 clinical policy. - Documents and
bills appropriate for all nursing charges - Providing clerical
support for patients includes preparing lab requests, scheduling
appointments, contacting patients by telephone to reschedule
canceled clinic appointments, obtaining referral authorization for
the initial visit and any requested follow-up visits to a 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. Treat all customers with
courtesy, dignity, respect and professionalism. Requirements A high
school diploma or GED is required. A Medical Assistant diploma from
an accredited school or certification from an approved
credentialing body for medical assistants is required. Must have a
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, Austin , Medical Assistant - Opportunity for Career Growth in a Leading Teaching Hospital (SAN ANTONIO), Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
