Medical Assistant

University of Houston, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS
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Medical Assistant - (STA008614)  
Organization
: H0207 Student Health Center 

Description

 

Provides administrative and clinical support to patients as delegated by health care providers in the Student Health Center.

  • Assist physicians, nurse practitioners and licensed nurses with emergency and non-emergency clinical procedures and first aid as needed.
  • Assist with general medical care, obtain vital signs and report the patient's condition to the provider.
  • Room patients, schedule patient appointments, address telephone calls, and perform other clerical office duties as assigned.
  • Perform EKG, and other office procedures as directed by the delegating provider.
  • Monitor health center equipment in exam/treatment rooms and laboratory area. Maintain clinic inventory and restock as needed.
  • Communicate with the health center Chief Nurse on relevant patient concerns, emergencies or follow up.
  • Perform simple POC laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and collection of other specimens.
  • Prepare specimen for transfer to an offsite lab. Record and maintain lab log and document process in EMR.
  • Participate in health center quality assurance projects, as well as UH special events and health fairs.
    • Administer appropriate immunization per CDC guidelines and/or provider order. Confidentially transmit patient EMR to collaborative provider/facility. Follow up on patient regarding provider�s treatment plan or referral. Document all correspondence in EMR. Assist with medical exams procedures. Educate patient on use of necessary medical equipment. Administer appropriate medication as delegated by ordering provider. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

    EEO/AA 

    Qualifications

     18 months and 6 months experience

    Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required. Requires a minimum of six (6) months of directly job-related experience. Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on the job posting details.

     
    Salary: 13.32 - 16.64 
    Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
    Employee Status
    : Regular/Benefits 
    Job Posting
    : Dec 7, 2021, 1:14:07 PM

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