Cardiology Medical Assistant II — Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant to support the Cardiology clinic in Fannin Tower. The ideal candidate will assist patients with clinical questions, refill requests, and care coordination, with a preference for bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, performing EKGs, supporting MyChart and LiveAnswer questions, and handling order entry and records scanning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP or NPS) required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and provide direct patient care following established protocols including EKGs.
• Answer patient questions via MyChart and LiveAnswer telephone lines.
• Support administrative tasks such as order entry, scanning medical records, and refills as authorized.
• Assist with insurance pre-authorizations or related issues when needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient communication

Clinical support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training program

Medical Assistant certification (AAMA/AMT/ARMA/NCCT/NAHP/AMCA/AAH/AAMP/NPS)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant to support the Cardiology clinic in Fannin Tower. The ideal candidate will assist patients with clinical questions, refill requests, and care coordination, with a preference for bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, performing EKGs, supporting MyChart and LiveAnswer questions, and handling order entry and records scanning.