Medical Assistant II - Bariatric Surgery

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant II to work with the Division of Trauma, Bariatrics, and Acute Care Surgery within the Section of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The Medical Assistant II will perform patient care and administrative/support responsibilities in an ambulatory setting.

Job Duties

• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Manages in-basket messages.
• Manages and coordinates incoming patient referrals.
• Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

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