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 for Gastroenterology to provide patient care in an onsite setting. Responsibilities include rooming patients, recording vitals, data entry in EPIC, and coordinating procedure scheduling.

The role requires Medical Assistant certification, BLS, and 2 years of relevant experience, with a Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and no visa sponsorship. Baylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patient care such as rooming and vital signs.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for visit.
• Collects patient histories and enters medications into medical records.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules and prepares colonoscopy/EGD for clinic visits.
• Reviews patients’ medications and notes any changes required before procedures.
• Contacts patients via MyChart and/or telephone.
• Communicates with physicians and staff using Outlook and Teams.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Vital signs

EMR/EHR proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED and Medical Assistant training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Outlook

Teams

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. This person 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 patient, 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 an hour lunch break.

The Medical Assistant, under supervision of the clinic nurses and practice providers is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management in a fast paced environment. As a Medical Assistant, you will contribute to a patient centric and customer focused environment where the needs of the patients come first.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities ex. rooming and vital signs.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for visit.
• Collects patient histories and enters medications into medical record.
• Maintains patient and services rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include: scanning patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; completing forms/requisitions as needed.
• Schedules and prepares colonoscopy/EGD for when patient is in clinic for specific provider assigned.
• Reviews patients’ medications list and identifies any medications which require attention or medications need to be stopped before the procedure.
• Refills medications and performs prior authorizations per GI protocol.
• Contacts and responds to patients via MyChart and/or telephone.
• Utilizes Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams to communicate with physicians and staff.
• 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

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.

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.