Summary

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant II. 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. 15%
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups. 10%
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. 10%
• Manages in-basket messages and coordinates incoming patient referrals. 5%
• Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork. 7%
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed. 5%
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs. 5%
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit, and enters information in the electronic medical record. 5%
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider. 5%
• Instructs patients on general care and medical procedures. 5%
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition 5%
• Delivers staff education, clinical in-services, and/or participates in clinical staff meetings based on the needs of the department and as appropriate to scope of practice for an MA. 5%
• Supports the clinic / department's compliance with regulatory requirements. 5%
• 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. 5%
• Conducts Performance Improvement activities that support the clinic / department's goals for quality, patient experience, patient safety and/or efficiency. 5%
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel. 2%
• Performs other duties as assigned. 1%

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, or AMCA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience in surgery or cardiology.