Medical Assistant II

ACHE; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and patients before and after appointments, utilizing Epic to document and upload records, and PACS for imaging. You will help with scheduling, vitals, referrals, and authorizations in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires MA certification, 2 years of experience, and BLS, with work in a busy environment delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED with MA training from an accredited program.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current MA certification from an accredited organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Aufgaben

• Confirm patient appointments and collect pre-visit paperwork.
• Schedule and assist with in-office procedures and imaging orders.
• Obtain vital signs and assist clinicians with medications and authorizations.
• Manage high-volume patient clinics and calls with professionalism.
• Utilize Epic for documentation and uploading patient records.
• Use PACS to upload imaging data and coordinate referrals.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Electronic health records

Epic

PACS

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training program

MA Certification (AAMA/AMT/ARMA/NCCT/NHA/NAHP/AMCA/AAH/AAMP/NPS)

Tools

Epic

PACS

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant who is comfortable utilizing technology to engage with patients and providers.

As a Medical Assistant, you will provide support to clinicians and patients before and after their appointments, and will work directly with multiple providers provide high quality patient care.

Job Duties

• Confirms patient appointments 1 – 2 weeks out by ensuring patients receive new patient paperwork to complete prior to appointment and are aware to bring any medical records that are relevant to their visit.
• Ensures that patients are scheduled with the appropriate provider.
• Obtains referring provider information and requests relevant medical records and referrals prior to appointment as needed.
• Displays proficiency in ability to successfully obtain vital signs.
• Schedules and assists with in-office procedures.
• Manages high volume patient clinics and calls.
• Answers patient calls in a competent, professional and timely manner.
• Assists clinicians with medication refills and prior authorizations as needed.
• Assists clinicians with imaging orders and prior authorizations as needed.
• Assists clinicians with medical record review to determine scheduling needs of patient.
• Frequently utilizes electronic health record (Epic) in interactions with patients and referring provider offices for documentation.
• Frequently utilizes electronic health record (Epic) to upload patient records.
• Frequently utilizes imaging software (PACS) to upload images.
• Demonstrate effective communication, time management, teamwork, organization, multi-tasking and professionalism skills in all aspects of role.
• Assists with coverage in all areas of the practice as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as needed.

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

• 1 year experience in specialty practice.
• Previous experience using electronic health records.
• Previous experience scheduling/assisting with procedures, utilizing a C-ARM and autoclave.

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.