Position Information

　　Posting NumberSRGV7278

　　Working TitleMedical Assistant (UT Health RGV Orthopedics and Sports Medicine)

　　Number of Vacancies1

　　LocationWeslaco, Texas

　　DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Surgical Specialty and MSK ISU

　　FTE1.0

　　FLSANon-Exempt

　　Scope of Job

　　To provide excellent customer service and clinical care for patients of the UTRGV School of Medicine / UT Health Rio Grande Valley using interpersonal skills for oral, written and listening skills in Spanish and English.

　　Description of Duties

　　•To intake patients into clinic setting by obtaining vital signs, surgical/medical history, chief complaint, medications, and allergies. Document appropriately in the Electronic Health record.

　　•Report all pertinent findings to inter-professional team. Prepare charts as necessary for next scheduled clinic, provide physician with all necessary test results, lab results and medical records as requested. Answer all messages from patients by clinic policy, triaging calls, handle all medication refills or request via clinic policy. Communicate all necessary patient information to the inter-professional team in a timely manner.

　　•Answer telephones assisting patients with appointments, doctor/staff messaging, pharmacy refills, and laboratory questions.

　　•Provide full registration of new patients in the system as well as verification and updating existing patient information in practice management system.

　　•Perform simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site.

　　•Provides routine but complex instructions for patient procedures and treatments, according to unit guidelines and as delegated by providers and inter-professional team.

　　•Problem-solves issues related to the retrieval of medical information. Coordinates clinical services provided to patients according to payer guidelines (e.g., routing of lab specimens, ordering durable medical equipment).

　　•Help maintain an acceptable abandonment (no show) rates.

　　•Perform a variety of clinic specific telephone functions including scheduling and message management.

　　• May be required to provide coverage at other clinical sites as needed.

　　• Performs other related duties as assigned within the course and scope of this job.

　　Supervision Received

　　Receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor.

　　Supervision Given

　　None.

　　Required Education

　　High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of a Medical Assistant program.

　　Preferred Education

　　N/A

　　Licenses/Certifications

　　Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration.

　　Required Experience

　　Related experience in an ambulatory/primary care clinic.

　　Preferred Experience

　　N/A

　　Equipment

　　Personal computer, usual office equipment, and usual medical office equipment.

　　Working Conditions

　　Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office or clinical ambulatory patient care facility conditions. Some evening and /or weekend work may be required. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Based on the area of assignment, extensive travel within the Rio Grande Valley may be required.

　　Other

　　Must be able to multi-task. Bilingual is preferred.

　　Physical Capabilities

　　Employment CategoryFull-Time

　　Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

　　Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

　　Position Available Date01/16/2024

　　Grant Funded PositionNo

　　If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

　　Posting Detail Information

　　EEO Statement

　　It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Dear Applicant,

　　Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

　　Date of Birth

　　Gender

　　Ethnicity/Race

　　Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

　　If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

　　Additional Information

　　UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

　　All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

　　Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

　　Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41469

　　Posting Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　Are you a current UTRGV employee?Yes

　　No

　　Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

　　Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

　　Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

　　No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

　　Please select your highest level of completed education.

　　6th grade education

　　10th grade education

　　High School Diploma or GED

　　Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

　　Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

　　Masters Degree from an accredited university

　　Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

　　None of the above

　　Please provide the field of study for your education:

　　(Open Ended Question)

　　Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:Less than 1 year

　　1 year

　　2 years

　　3 years

　　4 years

　　5 years

　　6 years

　　7 years

　　8 years

　　9 years

　　10 years

　　Over 10 years

　　Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?Yes

　　No

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Resume

　　Certifications and Licenses

　　Optional Documents

　　Cover Letter/Letter of Application

　　Teaching Philosophy

　　Writing / Publication Sample

　　Curriculum Vitae

　　Unofficial Transcripts

　　Reference Letter 1

　　Reference Letter 2

　　Reference Letter 3

　　Multi Media

　　Training Certificates

　　Other Document

　　List of 3 References

　　Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

　　Unofficial Transcripts 2

　　Unofficial Transcripts 3

　　Letter of Interest

　　Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

　　Additional Document