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    Medical Assistant - Harlingen, United States - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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    Posting NumberSRGV7280

    Working TitleMedical Assistant (UT Health RGV Surgery and Women's Specialty)

    Number of Vacancies2

    LocationHarlingen, Texas

    DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Surgery ISU

    FTE1.0

    FLSANon-Exempt

    Scope of Job


    To provide excellent customer service and clinical care for patients of the UTRGV School of Medicine / UT Health Rio Grande Valley using interpersonal skills for oral, written and listening skills in Spanish and English.

    To support clinical activities in Surgery.

    Description of Duties


    • To intake patients into clinic setting by obtaining vital signs, surgical/medical history, chief complaint, medications, and allergies. Document appropriately in the Electronic Health record.
    • Report all pertinent findings to inter-professional team. Prepare charts as necessary for next scheduled clinic, provide physician with all necessary test results, lab results and medical records as requested. Answer all messages from patients by clinic policy, triaging calls, handle all medication refills or request via clinic policy. Communicate all necessary patient information to the inter-professional team in a timely manner.
    • Answer telephones assisting patients with appointments, doctor/staff messaging, pharmacy refills, and laboratory questions.
    • Provide full registration of new patients in the system as well as verification and updating existing patient information in practice management system.
    • Perform simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site.
    • Provides routine but complex instructions for patient procedures and treatments, according to unit guidelines and as delegated by providers and inter-professional team.
    • Problem-solves issues related to the retrieval of medical information. Coordinates clinical services provided to patients according to payer guidelines (e.g., routing of lab specimens, ordering durable medical equipment).
    • Help maintain an acceptable abandonment (no show) rates.
    • Perform a variety of clinic specific telephone functions including scheduling and message management.
    • May be required to provide coverage at other clinical sites as needed.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned within the course and scope of this job.
    Supervision Received

    Receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor.

    Supervision Given

    None.

    Required Education

    High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of a Medical Assistant program.

    Preferred Education

    N/A

    Licenses/Certifications

    Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration.

    Required Experience

    Related experience in an ambulatory/primary care clinic.

    Preferred Experience

    N/A

    Equipment

    Personal computer, usual office equipment, and usual medical office equipment.

    Working Conditions

    Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office or clinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions. Some evening and /or weekend work may be required. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Based on the area of assignment, extensive travel within the Rio Grande Valley may be required. Some travel to Multispecialty Clinic – Edinburg, Texas.

    Other

    Must be able to multi-task. Bilingual is preferred.

    Physical Capabilities

    Employment CategoryFull-Time

    Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

    Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

    Position Available Date01/16/2024

    Grant Funded PositionNo

    If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

    Posting Detail Information

    EEO Statement


    It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.

    In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

    We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Dear Applicant,


    Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application.


    The confidential information includes the following:
    Date of Birth

    Gender

    Ethnicity/Race

    Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at and/or

    Additional Information

    UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

    All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

    Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

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    Posting Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Are you a current UTRGV employee?

    Yes

    No

    Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

    Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

    Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

    No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

    Please select your highest level of completed education.

    6th grade education

    10th grade education

    High School Diploma or GED

    Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

    Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

    Masters Degree from an accredited university

    Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

    None of the above

    Please provide the field of study for your education:

    (Open Ended Question)

    Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

    Less than 1 year

    1 year

    2 years

    3 years

    4 years

    5 years

    6 years

    7 years

    8 years

    9 years

    10 years

    Over 10 years

    Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

    Yes

    No

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    Resume

    Certifications and Licenses

    Optional Documents

    Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    Teaching Philosophy

    Writing / Publication Sample

    Curriculum Vitae

    Unofficial Transcripts

    Reference Letter 1

    Reference Letter 2

    Reference Letter 3

    Multi Media

    Training Certificates

    Other Document

    List of 3 References

    Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

    Unofficial Transcripts 2

    Unofficial Transcripts 3

    Letter of Interest

    Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

    Additional Document


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