Medical Assistant II - Gastroenterology

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant II to join the Gastroenterology & Hepatology team. This onsite role supports clinicians by performing routine patient care, rooming patients, taking vitals, and scheduling procedures within the EPIC EMR system.

The MA II will interview patients, record vitals, and assist with examinations under physician direction. Schedule includes Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break; qualification requirements include

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Training program.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current CMA certification through an accredited organization.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patient care such as vital signs, venipuncture, specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collects patient history and enters information into the electronic medical record.
• Notes primary complaint/reason for visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for physicians.
• Assist with procedures as needed.
• Administer medications under physician direction.
• Instructs patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Maintains clean and orderly patient and service rooms.
• Schedules tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach calls and post-visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical tasks such as filing/scanning medical records and obtaining lab/x-ray reports.

Skills

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training program completion

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant II - Gastroenterology

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $43,065 - $50,665

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

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

Summary

The section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Medical Assistant II to be a part of the Gastroenterology group to support our clinicians providing services to patients.

As an MA II, you will have primarily MA II responsibilities (performing routine patient care i.e. rooming/vitals) and procedure scheduling . This position will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Main responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height), recording information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC and working desktop messages for incoming calls/questions from patients. Shifts will be 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday, with a one-hour lunch break.

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 and Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong customer services skills with the ability to problem-solve and de-escalate situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude.

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.