Lead Medical Assistant

Title: Lead Medical Assistant

Employee Classification: Lead Medical Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff

Department: HSC-HSC Health Geriatrics-345500

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

UNT Health is the academic clinical practice of the University of North Texas Fort Worth campus, where quality care meets quality education.

UNT Health primary and multispecialty care offices are located on the UNT Health Fort Worth, Denton and Dallas UNT System campuses, focusing on improving health outcomes to build healthier communities.
Care includes mobile health initiatives and extends to hospitals, surgery centers, long-term/continuing care centers, and in-home care.
UNT Health’s interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient.
Physicians, neurologists, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, nurses and more work together while intentionally integrating healthcare students, residents, and fellows to deliver care to our community.

Position Overview

UNT Health Center for Older Adults is seeking a compassionate Lead Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team of healthcare providers at the UNT Health Fort Worth campus. The Lead Medical Assistant will perform administrative, clerical and some clinical duties under the direction of a clinician or clinic supervisor. This role requires a candidate with strong organizational skills, a diverse set of interests and skill set, and strong interpersonal communication abilities. Candidate must exhibit compassion, understanding, the ability to work well in teams, and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment is critical for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a Certified Medical Assistant, have a CPR certification, graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, and one (1) year of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of medical office operations and clinical setting. Ability to effectively manage time, to adjust to changes, and to handle multiple tasks. Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data and patient information. Ability to take initiative in identifying issues and solving problems. Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior clinical support and medical office experience preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required. Medical Assistant certification, and CPR (BLS) certification.

Job Duties:

• Onboard new clinical team members and provide training. 
• Measure patient vital sign