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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Medical Assistant, Clinical Float Pool, UT Health Austin in Austin, Texas
Assesses patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight.Provide support and guidance to patients who are completing pre-clinic surveys.Work with a multidisciplinary team of providers to identify and schedule patient visits.Set patient expectations about team-based model and clinic experience. Attend multidisciplinary case conference and team huddles to convey patient's situation and background to the team.As indicated by the patient, attend visit to serve as an advocate and combine treatment recommendations at the end of the visit into a viable care plan. Establish follow-up of care plan based on preferences and choices (e.g., virtual monitoring, virtual touch points, or in-person/phone follow-up).Facilitate patient's journey through the healthcare system (scheduling, referrals, and obtaining medications).Provide reminders for care plan tasks and support behavior modification.Serve as the first point of contact for patients served in the clinical care units.When appropriate, refer patients to external services to ensure their needs are fully met.Support and assist providers during patient exams, treatments, or procedures. Maintain and restock supplies and equipment for patient exam and treatment rooms.Support and participate in educational and research initiatives within the clinic. Participate in critical evaluation of patient care to ensure that the program continues to improve and evolve in its care pathways.Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness.Prepares list of medical supplies needed. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Records tests and examination results in patient's chart.Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.Maintains patient confidentiality.Schedule referrals and tests.