Medical Assistant II

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

Job summary

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant to support the Cardiology clinic in Fannin Tower. The ideal candidate will assist patients with clinical questions, refill requests, and care coordination, with a preference for bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, performing EKGs, supporting MyChart and LiveAnswer questions, and handling order entry and records scanning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP or NPS) required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and provide direct patient care following established protocols including EKGs.
• Answer patient questions via MyChart and LiveAnswer telephone lines.
• Support administrative tasks such as order entry, scanning medical records, and refills as authorized.
• Assist with insurance pre-authorizations or related issues when needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient communication

Clinical support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training program

Medical Assistant certification (AAMA/AMT/ARMA/NCCT/NAHP/AMCA/AAH/AAMP/NPS)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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

Summary

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a patient-focused medical assistant (bilingual in English and Spanish preferred) to support the Cardiology clinic in Fannin Tower. The ideal candidate will have a passion for assisting patients with clinical questions, refill requests, and care coordination.

Job Duties

• Provide direct patient care by rooming patients following established protocols and performing EKGs
• Provide clinical support for patient questions via MyChart and LiveAnswer telephone calls
• Support clinical administrative duties such as order entry, scanning medical records, and prescription refills as authorized
• May assist with insurance pre-authorizations or issues.
• Performs 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 years of relevant experience.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration Required: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with Ambulatory care.
• Experience with Cardiology care.
• Experience using EPIC.

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.