Medical Assistant II

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Medical Assistant II to deliver high-quality patient care in a busy Neurology clinic. You will perform patient care tasks and manage documentation in the EMR, while supporting physicians and handling clerical duties. Adaptability to cover multiple Neurology sections is valued.

The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with responsibilities including vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and patient education under supervision.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, venipuncture, specimens, EKGs/ECGs, POCTs.
• Collects patient history and records medication reconciliation in the EMR.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Administers medication under direction of supervising Physician.
• Instructs patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Maintains neat and orderly patient and service rooms.
• Schedules tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts outreach calls and post-visit follow-ups.
• Filing, scanning medical records, lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referrals.
• Takes inventory and orders clinic supplies.
• Distributes clinic mail and medical records to staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical support

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training program

Job description

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

Summary

The Department of Neurology is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering exceptional patient care.

As an MA II, you will perform patient care responsibilities, provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting, and may provide guidance to entry level Medical Assistants.

This position may be required to cover different sections in Neurology, so we are seeking candidates who are adaptable and willing to assist team members when needed.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting 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.
• 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.
• Clinical Administrative Duties: 30%
  • Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
  • Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
  • Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
  • Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order 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 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

• Some knowledge or experience in Neurology.

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.