Medical Assistant II - The Woodlands

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Job Title:

Medical Assistant II•

The Woodlands Division:

Surgery Work Arrangement:

Onsite only

Location:

The Woodlands, TX Salary Range:

$43,065

• $50,665

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday, 8 a.m.
• 5 p.m. Summary The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant II to work in our clinical practice at Baylor St. Luke's
• The Woodland's Hospital.

As a Medical Assistant II, you will perform patient care and administrative/support responsibilities in an ambulatory setting. The Woodlands location offers free parking. Job Duties Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments. 10% 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. 5% Takes inventory of clinic supplies and orders 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% Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician. 5% Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician. 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 / departments 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 / departments goals for quality, patient experience, patient safety and/or efficiency. 5% Assists with precepting / orienting new medical assistant staff. 2% Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel. 2% Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 1% 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, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association. Preferred Qualifications MA experience in a multi-specialty clinic. Surgical MA experience.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID:

25143 Apply now