Medical Assistant I - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine

This outpatient position is located at the McNair Campus in the Texas Medical Center and follows a general work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit or phone call.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• 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.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post-visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and orders supplies as needed.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Cross-trains and provides operational support.
• Performs desktop/phone triage and Live Answer rotation (Department's internal call center).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS). 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Epic.
• Willingness to be a team player.