Medical Assistant - Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge teaching hospital (SAN ANTONIO)
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
We are looking for a Medical Assistant to provide direct and
indirect patient care activities and perform clerical duties. Who
We Are University Health is known and recognized as a teaching
hospital and network of outpatient healthcare centers. As a partner
with UT Health San Antonio, we are consistently recognized as a
leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies, and
clinical research. We are one of the largest employers in Bexar
County with more than 8,000 employees and more than 1900 physicians
and resident physicians. We are committed to delivering
patient-centered, culturally competent and high- quality healthcare
for adults and children, based on a strong foundation of
outcomes-based research and innovative teaching. We would love for
you to join our team! The Role - Cares for comfort and personal
needs of patients. - a. Provides direct patient care as needed. -
b. Collects, interprets and documents information related to
patient care accurately and efficiently. - Performs procedures as
directed by the Medical Director. (E, 10%) - Maintains quality
control logs in area of assignment for CLIA waived labs. - Performs
CLIA waived labs such as Accu-checks, Urine Beta HCG, Dipstick UA,
etc. - a. Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, and
blood pressure). - b. Collects blood, urine, stool and sputum
specimens. - Administers medications and immunizations in
accordance with clinic policy. - Documents and bills appropriately
for all nursing charges. - Provides clerical support to include
preparing lab requests, scheduling appointments, contacting
patients by telephone to reschedule clinic cancelled appointments,
obtaining referral authorization for initial visit and any
requested follow-up visits to Specialty Care Physician. Informs
patients when referral is authorized and facilitates scheduling of
specialty appointments and/or ancillary services and other computer
functions as applicable. - Perform telephone call reminders for
scheduled appointments. - Demonstrates competence to perform
assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the
age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the
department. - Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment,
treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical,
psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs
of each patient served. - Supports University Health mission,
vision and values.Demonstrates established customer service
behaviors and standards. Treats all customers with courtesy,
dignity, respect and professionalism. Requirements High school
diploma or GED is required. Medical Assistant diploma from an
accredited school or certification from an approved credentialing
body for medical assistants is required. Must have current American
Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support
(BLS) Card. National certification as a registered Medical
Assistant is preferred. One year experience in a clinic, doctor's
office or ambulatory care setting is preferred. Designated cash
handlers must successfully complete the Patient Services Cashier
course and be designated as a Patient Services Cashier during the
initial probationary period. Must be available to work the
following schedule: - Tuesday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM - Wednesday, 8
AM-4:30 PM - Thursday,8 AM-4:30 PM - Friday, 8 AM-12:30 PM
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