Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant II to work in our clinical practice at Baylor St. Luke’s – The Woodland’s Hospital.

As a Medical Assistant II, you will perform patient care and administrative/support responsibilities in an ambulatory setting.

The Woodlands location offers free parking.

Job Duties

• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments. 10%
• 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. 5%
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and orders 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%
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician. 5%
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician. 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 / departments 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 / departments goals for quality, patient experience, patient safety and/or efficiency. 5%
• Assists with precepting / orienting new medical assistant staff. 2%
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel. 2%
• Performs other job-related 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, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA experience in a multi-specialty clinic.
• Surgical MA experience.