Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant II to work with the Division of Bariatric Surgery. The ideal candidate 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 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, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. 
•  Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies. 
•  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. 
• 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.
•  Assists with precepting / orienting new medical assistant staff. 2%
• 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. 

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, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, or NRMA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.