Medical Assistant at University of Texas - Austin in AUSTIN, TX
- Company: University of Texas - Austin
- Location: AUSTIN, TX
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $43,500 + depending on qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
The Medical Assistant (MA) supports physicians and other healthcare professionals by performing clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the MA works closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff. Key responsibilities inclu…
Job description
- The Medical Assistant (MA) supports physicians and other healthcare professionals by performing clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the MA works closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff. Key responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, recording medical histories, performing basic laboratory tests, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. MAs typically support one of the following areas: Neurosciences, General Surgery, Medical Specialties, and Musculoskeletal.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care
- Prepares patients for examinations and treatments.
- Records patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Assists physicians during physical examinations.
- Clinical Support
- Administers medications and treatments under supervision.
- Collects and prepares laboratory specimens.
- Performs basic laboratory tests.
- Schedules patient appointments and manages appointment software.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in examination rooms.
- Handles patient inquiries, billing, and insurance verification.
- Equipment Management
- Operates and maintains medical equipment.
- Orders and maintains medical supplies.
- Ensures proper sterilization of instruments
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- Associate degree in Medical Assisting or related field.
- 2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare environment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Phlebotomy certification.
Skills
Required
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Clinical skills
- Administrative skills
- Patient care
- Medical history recording
- Vital signs measurement
- Laboratory tests
- Appointment scheduling software
- Billing and insurance verification
- Medical equipment operation
- Sterilization procedures
Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Phlebotomy certification
Benefits
- The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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- $43,500 + depending on qualifications