Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Job Posting Title:

Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

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Hiring Department:

School of Nursing

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This full-time Medical Assistant, Bilingual (English and Spanish) position is located at Children’s Wellness Center, 5301-H Ross Road, Del Valle, TX 78617. Our regular clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional weekend hours as needed.

Purpose

The School of Nursing Children’s Wellness Center is seeking a friendly and organized Bilingual Medical Assistant (fluent in English and Spanish) to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for the safety, comfort, direct care, and treatment of patients from birth through 21 years of age and for the provision of patient care based on standard practices of the profession and special instructions from licensed professional staff.

Responsibilities                         

• Supports patient care by performing visit intake, CLIA waived testing, prepares and administers medications (oral and intramuscular), immunizations and/or treatments as prescribed by a health care provider under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, or physician.

• Supports discharge process of patients at the end of each visit by providing instructions and counseling to patients to include medications and laboratory test procedures and records in medical file.

• Responsible for assisting in the implementation and follow up of individual care plans for patients.

• Triages patient calls, delivering interventions and accurately recording communication in the medical record.

• Ensures that all instruments and supplies are present in clinical areas. Maintains a clean and hygienic environment. Supports the training of students and volunteers.

• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation. Ensures appropriate patient consents and authorizations are obtained for medical treatment.

• Adherence to the highest ethical, legal, and health care standards.

• 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.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with providers, staff, and patients.

• Maintain a professional appearance, reliable attendance, and courteous demeanor.

• Serve as a front desk receptionist back-up. 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. Receive payment from clients, record and issue receipts.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.

• Fluency in both Spanish and English (spoken and written) required.

• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a clinic setting performing Medical Assistant related duties required.

• Current CPR certification.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with EHR systems such as EPIC or Athenahealth.

• Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Strong administrative skills, including medical records management and patient service.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification

• One (1) or more years of front desk receptionist experience; healthcare or pediatric clinic experience preferred but not required.

Salary Range

$34,320 annual

Working Conditions

• Typical clinical environment and office conditions.

• May work around biohazards.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Lifting and moving

• On occasion schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, 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.

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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.

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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 documents 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.

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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:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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 HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.