UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 2 months ago
Medical Assistant I - PCP Internal Medicine
Galveston, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUTMB Health is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide technical and supportive patient care in an outpatient clinic setting. The role involves assisting with patient flow, performing technical skills, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patient care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting
Responds in a timely manner to call-lights
Provides comfort measures to patient / family
Performs technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient's plan of care and following approved policy and procedure
Obtains vital signs. Appropriately documents chief complaint and reason for visit
Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in the performance of duties
Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces
Obtains blood samples by venipuncture
Accurately performs tests, such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, Ph, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult
Measures and records intake and output as ordered
Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures
Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plan, objectives, and potential crisis
Under direction of physician, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned
Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with patients / families
The MA will refill patient medications as requested, using the guidelines for the prescribing physician/provider in their assigned area and in accordance with the policy C51, Prescription Refill Management for Ambulatory Care Services
Safely and properly administers medications as assigned
Accurately documents / communicates interventions and measurements
Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider
Under supervision, completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on patient clinic record
Assist with medication reconciliation as required
Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the environment
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment
Checks equipment / supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability
Cleans equipment and returns to its proper place
Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired
Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned / requested
Respects and supports patient rights
Serves as patient / family advocate
Practices principles of patient and employee confidentiality
Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate
Practices positive customer peer relations
Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner
Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints / concerns
Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patient / family and co-workers
Consistently responds to customer requests / needs in an appropriate manner
Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic / departmental level, as appropriate
Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment
Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner
Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility
Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment, and supplies
Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member
Provides support and assistance, as appropriate
With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations
Participates in clinic meetings / activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goals
Accepts responsibility for own growth / development
Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs
Remains current on all in-service / education / credentials / certification requirements for position, as appropriate
Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others
Conducts self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting
Qualification
Required
High School or equivalent
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program
CPR Certification required
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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