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Clinic specializing in epilepsy treatment is looking for a bilingual Medical Assistant. This position is mostly administrative, but MA will be rooming patients, taking weight, blood pressure, temp and patient history. Must be familiar with first aid and also be comfortable in dealing with patients that have an epileptic seizure at the clinic. Must be calm and knowledgeable in dealing with emergency situations, such as a patient having a seizure. Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm with a half an hour lunch (can be a little flexible with hours if needed). The office sees patients about once a week (30-40 patients) and the other days are administration days. Prefer MA to have mostly front office experience and only have about 1-2 years experience. Prefer  bilingual but not required. Must  be able to take vitals. MA must be very self-motivated because this is a laid back environment (other than clinic days), so must stay focused and busy. Office staff consists of 1 NP, 1 MA and 4 administration people.Phone Duties:Schedule new patients for clinicReceive and triage patients calls, i.e.; medical concernsClinic Sites:Coordinate with Dr. dates for clinic in Houston/LufkinSchedule patients for clinic visits in Houston/LufkinMake new patient chartsSend new patient’s reminders with directionsAppointment reminder phone callsPrepare charts and all clinic necessary itemsRoom patients for clinic in HoustonCase Management of specific patientsExpense report for Dr. Medication:Back-up-mail out patient’s medication to all clinicsBack-up-Pharmacy call ins for patient’s medications for all clinicsOffice:Update database with new patient information for all clinicsFiling documents in charts and charts in file cabinetPerform general office duties as needed: faxing, filing, copying, etc.Benefits, if/when position goes direct, include 100% employee paid medical. Practice also offers dental and vision at a cost and PTO and holidays off.Prefer MA to have mostly front office experience and only have about 1-2 years experience. Prefer bilingual but not required and must be able to take vitals. MA must be very self-motivated because this is a laid back environment (other than clinic days), so must stay focused and busy. Do not use medical abbreviations when charting; must write everything out. Looking for someone that is friendly and can build relationships with the staff and patients.