What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

UTHealth Houston’s School of Dentistry is hiring for a full-time, benefits-eligible, Medical Assistant to join their team of professionals. The MA will be responsible for acting as a patient navigator, conducting patient screening and exams, scheduling appointments, ordering and stocking clinical supplies, maintaining accurate EHR records, and more.

 

This position is funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding.  Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position.  Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program, or funding

 

Location: 7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77030

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Provides trained paramedical support in administering health care services.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1.  Directs the patient to the examination room.
2.  Conducts the initial screening of occupational medicine patients which involves audiometric testing, keystone machine eye testing, electrocardiogram testing, vital signs, height and weight, spyrometer testing, and preparation of reporting forms.
3.  Reviews patient health history through a personal interview with the patient.
4.  Assists physicians with examinations.
5.  Schedules patient appoints and tests.
6.  Performs triage to determine patient needs.
7.  Orders and stocks needed clinic supplies.  Maintains and schedules repair of diagnostic testing equipment.  
8.  Relieves, as needed, the reception area.
9.  Responds to emergency situations.
10.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Use and care of standard clinic equipment.  Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.  Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred

Minimum Experience:

Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program. 

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Veteran Information:

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 001260, 4N0X1, 68W, 18D, 68C, 4T0X1, 4A0X1,

 

For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.