Medical Assistant I/II- ACTAT EP Heart- Katy/Cypress (Finance)

Position Summary:

Provides trained paramedical support in administering health care services.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Directs the patient to the examination room.
2. Conducts the initial screening of occupational medicine patients which involves audiometric testing, keystone machine eye testing, electrocardiogram testing, vital signs, height and weight, spyrometer testing, and preparation of reporting forms.
3. Reviews patient health history through a personal interview with the patient.
4. Assists physicians with examinations.
5. Schedules patient appoints and tests.
6. Performs triage to determine patient needs.
7. Orders and stocks needed clinic supplies. Maintains and schedules repair of diagnostic testing equipment.
8. Relieves, as needed, the reception area.
9. Responds to emergency situations.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Use and care of standard clinic equipment. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred

Minimum Experience:

Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.