Medical Assistant - Float

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

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Float Pool assignment across BCM clinics. You will take vital signs, perform venipuncture, administer medications, and document in EPIC, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The role requires strong communication, customer service, and flexibility, plus BLS certification. You will support procedures, prepare rooms, and handle administrative tasks as part of the clinic team.

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, AAHA, AAMP, or NPS).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• 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 health history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in EPIC.
• Administer Injections and medications as directed by medical provider.
• Notes the chief complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Prepare 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.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG/ECG

Medication administration

EMR (EPIC)

Phone etiquette

Customer service

Flexibility

Fast learner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA)-Float Pool position is a float position that the MA will be assigned to various BCM clinics/locations. The MA should be proficient in taking vital signs, giving medications by various forms in their scope of practice, EMR, phone etiquette, flexible, and a fast learner. This position requires someone who is flexible, eager to learn, excellent communication skills, great customer service skills, great work ethics and a passion for helping others. Proficient in EMR systems preferably (EPIC). Comfortable with standing and moving around for long periods of time.

Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA)-Float Pool position is a float position that the MA will be assigned to various BCM clinics/locations. The MA should be proficient in taking vital signs, giving medications by various forms in their scope of practice, EMR, phone etiquette, flexible, and a fast learner. This position requires someone who is flexible, eager to learn, excellent communication skills, great customer service skills, great work ethics and a passion for helping others. Proficient in EMR systems preferably (EPIC). Comfortable with standing and moving around for long periods of time.

Job Duties

• 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 health history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in EPIC.
• Administer Injections and medications as directed by medical provider.
• Notes the chief complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Prepare 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.
• Flexible, dependable, hardworking, be adaptable, and willing to work in a float pool position.
• 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.
  
  

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.