Medical Assistant I

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

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a Medical Assistant I to join the Neurology Department. This entry-level role focuses on coordinating referrals, assisting providers, and delivering direct patient care with a patient-centered approach.

The successful candidate will support multiple providers, handle routine tasks, and adapt to changes in a growing department while ensuring accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and timely patient communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program.
• No experience required.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited organization; must obtain certification within six months of employment if not certified.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the EMR.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for physician.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for visit.
• Manages and coordinates incoming patient referrals.
• Manages in-basket messages.
• Reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA Training Program (accredited)

Job description

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

Summary

We are seeking a motivated Medical Assistant I to join the Department of Neurology. This is a really exciting opportunity for individuals in the beginning of their career. This team member will support our providers by primarily handling incoming referrals and working directly with patients to coordinate direct and indirect services.

We are looking for someone who is driven and motivated to provide excellent patient care. Our department is growing and has been undergoing many improvements. We will need someone who is comfortable and can adapt to change. This position will support the Neurology Department. We will need someone who can juggle many providers with different specialties.

Job Duties

Routine Patient Care 70%

• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for physician.

Clinical Operations 30%

• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Manages and coordinates incoming patient referrals.
• Manages in-basket messages.
• Reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records.
• 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.

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.