Summary

The Department of Medicine team is seeking a Medical Assistant with clinical knowledge providing the ability to support the clinical operation within the department in a clinical and telephone triaging capacity. This position is an outpatient position located at the McNair Campus in the Texas Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, be regarded as a team player, have strong and proven organizational skills, and have a personal drive to be their best.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and laboratory Point of Care Testing.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in EPIC.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Assists with procedures.
• Administers medication under direction of a supervising Physician.
• Instructs Patients on general care and medicine procedures.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and My Chart messages and route to RN, ACP or MD.
• 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 orders supplies.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Assists department in various areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Experience Required: None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration 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