Medical Assistant - Float

Women In Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Float Pool to support multiple BCM clinics. The MA will handle vital signs, venipuncture, injections, EPIC EMR entries, and patient education.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years MA experience, a completing MA program, current MA certification, and BLS. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and a patient-centered approach with excellent teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of MA training.
• Two or more years of relevant MA experience.
• Current MA certification from a recognized organization.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, venipuncture, collect specimens, EKGs, and point-of-care testing.
• Collect health history and document in EPIC EMR.
• Administer injections and medications as directed.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain instruments and supplies.
• Schedule tests, procedures, and follow-up visits.
• Respond to patient inquiries and manage MyChart messages as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized patient areas and records.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG/ECG

Patient communication

Education

Medical Assistant Training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Ring Central

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

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.

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. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.