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Medical Assistant

University Health

San Antonio, TX
1 day ago

Job Description

Join University Health as a Medical Assistant, where you'll provide essential patient care and clerical support in a leading healthcare setting. Contribute to a team dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care, while enhancing your skills in a dynamic teaching hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care as needed
  • Collect, interpret and document patient care information
  • Perform procedures as directed by the Medical Director
  • Maintain quality control logs for CLIA-waived labs
  • Take vital signs and collect specimens
  • Administer medications and immunizations per clinic policy
  • Document and bill for nursing charges
  • Provide clerical support including scheduling and obtaining referrals
  • Perform telephone call reminders for appointments
  • Demonstrate competence in age-specific care
  • Support University Health mission and customer service standards

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school
  • Certification from an approved credentialing body for medical assistants
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Card

Preferred Qualifications

  • National certification as a registered Medical Assistant
  • One-year experience in a clinic, doctor's office or ambulatory care setting