Summary

The Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, is recruiting for a Medical Assistant I  to support the clinical operation within the department at a clinical and telephone triaging capacity.This position is an outpatient position located at the McNair Campus in the Texas Medical Center with a general work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

All members of our team should have a passion for providing exceptional patient centered care each day no matter the patient population they are working within and the ability to work within several different specialties as needed on a given day. 

Job Duties

• Performs medical phone triaging for patients calling for medical guidance from their health care team.
• Clearly documents pertinent medical information to be communicated to or from the patient.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and safely preforming laboratory Point of Care Testing.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters medical information into the EMR system (EPIC).
• Properly notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.  
• Assists with procedures as needed while working within the clinic, including but not limited to administering vaccines and/or medications under direction of a supervising provider.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and My Chart messages and routes to either nurse or provider for assistance as needed.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; stocks supplies for various department needs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• No experience required.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).  New employees who are not currently certified must obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player.
• Strong organization skills.