Medical Assistant I

Women In Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking an outpatient Medical Assistant to support clinical operations at the McNair Campus. The role follows a Monday–Friday 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, performing both clinical and clerical tasks to keep patient flow smooth.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, managing EMR entries in EPIC, preparing instruments, assisting providers, and coordinating tests and follow-ups.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and laboratory Point of Care Testing.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters medical information into the EMR system (EPIC).
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for providers; some equipment may require daily calibration.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Administers medication under direction of a supervising Physician.
• 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.
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and MyChart messages and routes to RN, CDE or MD as needed.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and scanning patient medical records, obtains lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and orders supplies as needed.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Medical Assistant Training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7373241 (Ref:26615-en_US)

Posted: October 24, 2026

Job Description

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

This position is an outpatient position located at the McNair Campus with a general work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Duties

• Performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and safely preforming laboratory Point of Care Testing.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters medical information into the EMR system (EPIC).
• Properly notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for providers. Some equipment may require daily calibration.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Administers medication under direction of a supervising Physician.
• 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.
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and My Chart messages and routes to RN, CDE or MD as needed.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtains lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and orders 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 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. - 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.

Contact Information

More Info

Job posting number: #7373241 (Ref:26615-en_US) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Employer Location: Baylor College of Medicine

Houston,Texas

United States

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