Medical Assistant - Float

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Medical Assistant II for a floating pool across BCM clinics in Houston. The role requires strong patient care skills, accuracy in documentation, and adaptability to multiple sites.

Responsibilities include vital signs, venipuncture, injections, EKGs, and EPIC data entry, with focus on high-quality patient service and efficient workflow across locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with MA training completion.
• Two or more years of MA experience.
• Current MA certification (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAHA, AAMP, NPS).
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patient care: vital signs, venipuncture, specimens, EKGs, point-of-care testing.
• Collects health history, performs medication reconciliation, enters data in EPIC.
• Administers injections and medications as directed by provider.
• Notes chief complaint/reason for visit.
• Prepares equipment and rooms, cleans instruments.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The MA II - Float Pool position is a float position where the MA will be assigned to various BCM clinics/locations.

This position requires someone who is flexible, eager to learn, possesses excellent communication skills, great customer service skills, a great work ethic and a passion for helping others.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and laboratory Point of Care Testing.
• Collects patient health history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in EPIC.
• Administers Injections and medications as directed by medical provider.
• Notes the chief complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Prepares equipment, examination rooms and clean instruments as directed.
• Assists with medical procedures and exams as needed.
• 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.
• Uses the Ring Central-Live Answer to answer clinical calls (department specific).
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and MyChart messages and route to RN, ACP or Physician as needed.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexible, dependable, hardworking, adaptable, and willing to work in a float pool position.
• Proficient in EMR systems, preferably Epic.
• Comfortable with standing and moving around for long periods of time.

Work Authorization Requirement

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.