Medical Assistant I The Woodlands, Texas USA Orthopedic Surgery Medical Assistants Onsite only The Woodlands

Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and laboratory Point of Care Testing. Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in EPIC. Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit. Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician. Assists with procedures as needed. Administers medication under direction of a supervising Physician. Instructs Patients on general care and medicine 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. Responds to routine patient phone calls and My Chart messages and route to RN, ACP or MD as needed. Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed. Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel. Assists with Autoclaving instruments. Assists with PRP procedures in clinic. Answers live clinical patient calls with timely resolution. Handles patient daily MyChart messages. Assists with front desk duties and surgery scheduling as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.