Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant I to work with the Division of Trauma, Bariatrics, and Acute Care Surgery within the Section of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This position will perform patient care and administrative/support responsibilities in an ambulatory setting.

Job Duties

• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Manages in-basket messages.
• Manages and coordinates incoming patient referrals.
• Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician.
• Instructs Patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Performs other 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, or AMCA). 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

• Bilingual in Spanish.