Position Information
UNT System Overview
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Posting Title Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Department HSC-HSC Health Pediatrics-346600 Job Location Fort Worth Full Time/Part Time Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible Additional Retirement Information
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Salary Information Commensurate with experience Department Summary
HSC Health is the academic clinical practice for the Health Science Center. Focused on improving health outcomes to build a healthier community. HSC Health primary and multispecialty care clinics are located on the HSC campus in Fort Worth. Our care teams extend to local hospitals, surgery centers, long-term and continuing care centers, and mobile and in-home care. HSC Health's interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, specialized technicians, and nurses work together while intentionally integrating health care students, residents, and fellows to deliver care to our community.
Position Overview
HSC Health Pediatric Department is seeking to hire a Medical Assistant to join our team. A Medical Assistant will perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by the physician.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Medical Assistant Certification recommended
Required License / Registration / Certification Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm
Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position. EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title Medical Assistant I Physical Requirements Cleaning, Kneeling, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear
Job Duties
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Ensures patient flow
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Takes vital signs
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Administers immunizations
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Assist in procedures
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Obtains lab specimens as ordered (blood or urine)
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Complete labs slips
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Monitor lab results
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Assists front desk with patient check-in when needed
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Other duties as assigned
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S5475PPosition End Date (if temporary) Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https: // jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/66982
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