POSITION INFORMATION

Requisition Number
6049

Job Title
Medical Assistant I

Department
UNTH Administration - 335001

Quick Link
www.unthscjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61635

Shift
Day

Department Overview
The University of North Texas Health Science Center Student Health and Priority Care Clinic are seeking to hire a Medical Assistant I to join our team. The Medical Assistant I will perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician or PA. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood and administering medications as directed by the physician.

Position Details
The University of North Texas Health Science Center Administration Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant I to join our team.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

* Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
* Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
* Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
* Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
* Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician or PA.
* Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens and prepare them for testing.
* Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
* Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and/or physicians' or PA instructions to patients.
* Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
* Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
* Performs other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the department.

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of related experience. Requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter, and 3 professional references with their online application.

Pay Rate
Salary Commensurate with Experience

Pay Basis
Monthly

Job Type
Full-Time

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday

Application Types Accepted
Main Form

Occupational Exposure to HIV/HBV?
Yes

Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals?
Yes

Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis?
Yes

Security Sensitive?
Yes

Require a valid Texas Driver's License?
Yes

Require a certification?
No


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Official Job Title
Medical Assistant I

Job Open Date
03-19-2019

Job Close Date
Open Until Filled

Job Category
Technical

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