Medical Assistant I

Women In Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinical operations at the San Felipe Campus. The role requires rooming patients, taking vital signs, and handling both clinical and clerical duties with flexibility in hours.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited MA program, MA certification, and BLS. Some prior MA experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).
• New employees not certified must obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vital signs and document the visit.
• Record primary complaint/reason for the visit and update patient chart.
• Collect social history, reconcile medications in the chart, and update pharmacy.
• Perform clinic procedures and immunizations as needed.
• Assist with wound care, injections, and point-of-care tests.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

MA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant with clinical knowledge to support the clinical operation within the department.

The clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, but may require flexibility to work earlier or later depending on business need.

This position is an outpatient position located at the San Felipe Campus and offers free parking.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as rooming and taking vital signs.
• Documents the primary complaint/reason for the visit.
• Collects patient social history, enters/reconciles medications into patient's chart, and updates patient's pharmacy.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include: scanning patient medical records; obtaining outside labs/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, proccessing faxes, billing inquiries and completing forms/requisitions as needed during the visit.
• Performs clinic procedures such as point of care influenza, Strep, pregnancy, and HemoglobinA1c test, urine dipstick, 12-Lead EKG, and ear irrigation.
• Administers immunizations/medications (Intramuscular injections).
• Provides nebulizer treatment.
• Sets up Pap Smear tray.
• Assists provider with wound care.
• PPD placement.
• Maintains refrigerator temperature, room temperature, and emergency cart logs.
• Stocks exam rooms with needed supplies and forms; Makes a list of clinic supplies, immunization, and medication needed before using the last stock.
• Handles patient calls, refill requests, refill responses, MyChart refill requests, patient MyChart messages, result notes, staff messages, and letters.
• Works with providers on extended clinic hours and assigns to cover clinic during lunchtime.
• Transports patient to the Emergency Center when needed. Gives handover report to staff when leaving early for the day.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• No experience required.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS). New employees who are not currently certified must obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some prior MA experience.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

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.