Medical Assistant I - Nephrology/Endocrinology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Nephrology/Endocrinology clinic in Houston is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support ambulatory patient care. The role includes rooming patients, taking vitals, performing EKGs, recording data in EPIC, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and complete a certified Medical Assistant program. Current BLS certification is required. Shifts are onsite, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program.
• No prior experience required.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited organization is required or must be obtained within six months.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and triage (pulse, temperature, BP, height/weight).
• Record data in the EPIC electronic chart.
• Take vitals and perform EKGs/ECGs and POCTs.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Administer medications under supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG/ECG

Medication reconciliation

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Medical Assistant I - Nephrology/Endocrinology

Division: Medicine Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: $39,150 - $46,059 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Department of Medicine is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in a high-paced, ambulatory care setting and possesses a general knowledge of medical assistant work.

This position performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting and will be assisting in the overall day-to-day patient care and clinical operations of the clinical practice at the McNair location. The primary responsibilities include rooming/triaging patients (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, EKG, medication reconciliation) and recording information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC. Shifts are Monday - Friday.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Prepares charts and sends appointment reminders.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician.
• Instructs Patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments as needed
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups 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.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Processes faxes, initiate prior authorization for medications,
• Performs EKG. Placement of Holter Monitor/Event Monitor for patients.
• 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.

Requisition ID: 26171

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.