Medical Assistant II

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, seeks a competent Medical Assistant to deliver patient care in ambulatory settings and provide clerical support. This outpatient position is at the Woodlands Campus with a Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.

Key duties include taking vital signs, venipuncture, EKGs, specimen collection, medication reconciliation, and EMR documentation. The role supports physicians and coordinates tests, procedures, and follow-ups while maintaining tidy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current Medical Assistant certification from a recognized organization and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, venipuncture, EKGs, and POCTs.
• Collect patient history and document in the EMR.
• Assist physicians during procedures as needed.
• Schedule tests, procedures, and follow-up visits.
• Perform clerical tasks and maintain patient records and supplies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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

Summary

The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a competent level Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting and providing support to Live Answer. Performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting. Provides guidance to entry level Medical Assistants.

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

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Assist with procedures as needed.
• Administer 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.
• Conduct patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Take inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Other 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.
• 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

Experience with GI patient care, procedure scheduling, including pre-procedure/post-procedure education and coordination of diagnostic testing

Familiarity with GI terminology, conditions, medications, and treatment plan.

Experience in a high-volume specialty practice.

Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as EPIC, medication reconciliation, clinical documentation, and patient communication.

Experience with referrals, prior authorizations, insurance verification, and scheduling.

Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate patient care while working efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Other

Physical Risks:Potential exposures to blood borne pathogens (blood &/or other potentially infectious materials), drugs, chemicals, radiation, and physical hazards found in patient clinics, hospitals and/or laboratory work environments and in working directly with patients and other employees. Initial Blood borne Pathogens Training is required, and a Blood borne Pathogens Refresher Training must be taken annually.

Support needed may be in the form of clinical tasks, triaging calls, completing faxes or medical forms, completing prior authorizations, various point of care testing (EKG, urine dip stick, specimen collection, etc), and assisting providers in minor in office procedures.

Organized, self-motivated, teamwork, works well under pressure, multitasking

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.