Summary

The Division of Vascular Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a Medical Assistant II. This position will provide clinical support to the Vascular Surgery division in the McNair clinic. The MA II will perform patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support in the clinic under the direct supervision of the APP clinical lead.

Job Duties

• Supports Vascular providers in a clinic setting.
• Manages in-basket messages and ensures that they are answered within 24 hours.
• Collects patient history and vitals and inputs into EPIC EMR.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for physician.
• Acts as liaison between physician and patient by relaying pertinent information about test results and clinic visits.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments in EPIC EMR and hospital EMR.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtains lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes clinic inventory.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Coordinates with Baylor St. Luke's Medical center and diagnostic imaging facility staff to schedule patient surgeries, tests, and procedures.
• Communicates pre-operative instructions and requirements for medical clearance. 
• Coordinates financial clearance and addresses insurance authorization delays regarding surgeries or procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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

• Prior experience in a vascular, podiatry, or surgery clinic.
• Experience with Epic.