Medical Assistant II - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Summary

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant II. The candidate will work under the direct supervision of physicians and APP clinical leads, will perform patient care responsibilities and will provide clerical / administrative support in a hospital setting.

Job Duties

• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments. 15%
• 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. 7%
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order 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%
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician and / or Advanced Practice Provider. 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 / department\'s 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 / department\'s goals for quality, patient experience, patient safety and / or efficiency. 5%
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel. 2%
• Performs other duties as assigned. 1%

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Employer.

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