Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant PRN Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

Location : Dallas TX Location Type : On-site

Job Summary :

Works under general supervision of physician and / or nurse to provide clinical support to physicians and nurses in delivery of patient clinical care and administrative support.

Benefits :

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include :

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Experience and Education :

Required :

Job Duties :

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. Escorts or transports patients to exam rooms or treatment rooms or other areas as directed. 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. 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. Assumes responsibility for weekly autoclave temperature monitoring POC testing QA and monthly audit report on compliance as directed by clinic management. Serves as preceptor and resource for newly-hired medical assistants and medical assistant externs actively participating in their integration into the department. 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. Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning. Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area. May function as a clinic safety officer verifying each employees knowledge of fire safety and the evacuation plan for the work area as directed. Confirms appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are signed for research and / or medical treatment. Maintains current customer service clinical and technical skills by attending training programs and procedures. Participates in annual skills competency review. Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area. May provide occasional working supervision to non-licensed medical and / or clerical office support personnel for clerical functions or other non-clinical activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement :

Security : This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEO : UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination including discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age disability genetic information citizenship status or veteran status.