**Certified Medical Assistant, Float for drive-thru testing clinics**

Location: Dallas , TX Job Number: 606540

Category: Clinical

Posting Date: February 18, 2022

Responsibilities Benefits Working at UTSW Responsibilities

**Summary**

Our Drive Thru Testing Clinic is seeking to hire a Certified Medical Assistant Float

**Experience and Education**

High school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification from AHA.

Completion of Medical Assistant training in an approved program, or one (1) year experience patient care in a physician office practice.

Prior clinical experience in medical office or hospital setting is preferred.

Medical Assistant certification and maintenance of current certified status through one of the following: The American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists Association, the National Association for Health Professionals, the National Center for Competency Testing, The National Healthcareer Association or American Allied Health.

**Job Duties**

1. Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical equipment; performs procedures of low complexity such as visual acuity, development and/or musculoskeletal screening, POC testing,...

**Summary**

Our Drive Thru Testing Clinic is seeking to hire a Certified Medical Assistant Float

**Experience and Education**

High school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification from AHA.

Completion of Medical Assistant training in an approved program, or one (1) year experience patient care in a physician office practice.

Prior clinical experience in medical office or hospital setting is preferred.

Medical Assistant certification and maintenance of current certified status through one of the following: The American Association of Medical Assistants, the American Medical Technologists Association, the National Association for Health Professionals, the National Center for Competency Testing, The National Healthcareer Association or American Allied Health.

**Job Duties**

1. Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical equipment; performs procedures of low complexity such as visual acuity, development and/or musculoskeletal screening, POC testing, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and other approved clinic specific diagnostic testing.

2. Escorts or transports patients to exam rooms or treatment rooms, or other areas as directed.

3. Documents completion of patient care tasks in medical records, and reinforces education provided by the physician or nurse seeking assistance from the nurse or physician as appropriate. Confirms appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are signed for research and/or medical treatment

4. Assists in care of patients by preparing exam rooms for patient care, facilitating use of diagnostic equipment, and ensuring availability of needed patient information, such as results of diagnostic exams and medical records.

5. Assumes responsibility for weekly autoclave temperature monitoring, POC testing QA, and monthly audit report on compliance as directed by clinic management.

6. Serves as preceptor and resource for newly-hired medical assistants and medical assistant externs, actively participating in their integration into the department.

7. May perform a variety of administrative/clerical duties, scheduling patient appointments, precertifying procedures, answering patient phones by collecting data to forward to the nurse for triage as directed.

8. Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning. Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area.

9. May function as a clinic safety officer, verifying each employee's knowledge of fire safety and the evacuation plan for the work area as directed.

10. Maintains current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and procedures. Participates in annual skills competency review.

11. May provide occasional working supervision to non-licensed medical and/or clerical office support personnel for clerical functions or other non-clinical activities.

12. Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records. Performs other duties as assigned.

**Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

**Security**

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Benefits **Health Benefits**

* PPO and ACO Options

* 100% Coverage for Preventative Health ? No Co-Pay

* Tobacco-Free Incentives

* Generous Prescription Drug Plan

* 3 Options for Dental Coverage

* 2 Options for Vision Coverage

* Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

**Retirement Plan**

(Eligibility varies by employment status)

* The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting

* Employee Contribution Max 7.7% of salary

* Employer Contribution Match up to 7.5% of salary

* Optional Retirement Program (ORP) defined contribution plan with 1 year, 1 day vesting

* Employee Contribution Max of 6.65% of salary

* Employer Contribution Match of 8.5% of salary

* Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity

* Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

**PTO Benefits**

* 15 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1

* 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation

* 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave

**Other Benefits**

* On-Site Day Care

* Employee Discount Program

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Long-Term Disability Coverage

* Short-Term Disability Coverage

* Voluntary Group Life Coverage

* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

**Bring Your A Game.**

It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges youll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.

Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. Thats true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.

Denise Anderson

GME Coordinator I I love working at UT Southwestern because of its great staff and great benefits. Everyday is extraordinary because theres opportunity to expand your knowledge and advance your career.