Summary

The Division of  Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant I. The candidate will work under the direct supervision of physicians and APP clinical leads, will perform patient care responsibilities and will provide clerical/administrative support in a hospital setting. 

Job Duties

• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conduct patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork.
• Manages in-basket messages and coordinates incoming patient referrals.
• 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, notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit, and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider.
• Instructs patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Delivers staff education, clinical in-services, and/or participate in clinical staff meetings based on the needs of the department and as appropriate to scope of practice for an MA.
• Supports the clinic / departments compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and clinical champion for areas of expertise within your specialty and as appropriate to scope of practice for an MA.
• Conducts Performance Improvement activities that support the clinic / departments goals for quality, patient experience, patient safety and/or efficiency.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• 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.