Medical Office Assistant Wound Care PRN as needed

Why UT Southwestern? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. You'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

Job Summary

The University Hospital Wound Care Clinic provides personalized and advanced care for complex and non-healing wounds, ranging from those caused by diabetes, vascular disease, pressure, and other health conditions. We offer access to a full range of wound healing treatment options, including the latest bioengineered tissue products, private hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers, laser therapy innovations, and leading-edge minimally invasive surgery.

Experience and Education

• Without certification one (1) year experience patient care in a physician office practice or hospital setting required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training in an approved program, or one (1) year experience patient care in a physician office practice or completion of EMT or Paramedic Training Program.

Job Duties

• Performs procedures such as visual acuity, eye muscle balance, developmental and/or musculoskeletal screening. Draws blood specimens from patients and performs related clinical duties. Escorts or transports patients to exam or treatment rooms.
• Assists in care of patients by preparing exam rooms for patient care, facilitating use of diagnostic equipment, and ensuring availability of needed patient information, such as reports of diagnostic exams and medical records.
• Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical equipment.
• Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning of all equipment. Serves as preceptor and resource for newly-hired medical assistants by actively participating in their integration and assimilation into the department.
• May provide occasional working supervision to non-licensed medical and/or clerical office support personnel.
• Functions as a clinic safety officer, verifying each employee's knowledge of fire safety and the evacuation plan for the work area.
• Responds to patient questions regarding their accounts, billing, and insurance. Documents patients care interventions and education in medical records.
• Performs variety of administrative/clerical duties, such as receiving and scheduling patient appointments, distributing mail, and preparing reports and correspondence. Ensures appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
• Maintains current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code •51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.