Medical Assistant-Intermediate (HOPD Neurosurgery Clinics)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for general clinical duties such as taking vital signs, giving injections, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. May perform some administrative duties and support the documentation of patient records as dictated by the physician or provider.

Requirements

Three (3) years of directly-related experience as a Medical Assistant is required.
High School Diploma required.
Active CPR/BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited MA program preferred.
Knowledge of EPIC software; may be required to be EPIC super user.
CMA or RMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Intakes patients by obtaining vital signs weight.
Obtains history, chief complaint, medications, allergies, and documents appropriately in the EMR.
Report all pertinent findings to Physicians.
Manages patient appointments according to the Physician's schedules and protocols.
Answers messages from patients by clinic policy.
Handle all medication refills or request via clinic policy.
Prepares charts as necessary for next scheduled clinic, provide physician with all necessary test results, lab results and medical records as requested.
Communicate all necessary patient information to Physician in a timely manner.
Handles and answers external as well as internal phone calls and assists in department call center transferring calls to the appropriate departments.
Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents and reports clinical findings to Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or Provider.
Performs all other duties as assigned.