Medical Assistant II - Occupational Health Program

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

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Occupational Health Program in Houston is actively seeking a Medical Assistant II to support employees and students with outpatient health services. You will work with a clinic team to ensure prompt and appropriate care across campus.

The role involves vital signs, specimen collection, vaccines, vaccine record reviews, patient outreach, and EMR documentation. It is an onsite position with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED plus accredited MA program completion.
• Current certified Medical Assistant credential required.
• BLS certification and 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in occupational health environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, collect specimens, and perform POCTs.
• Administer vaccines and read/report results (PPD).
• Review vaccine records and maintain confidentiality of records.
• Conduct patient outreach by phone and email, chart in EMR.
• Schedule tests, procedures, and appointments; assist clinicians.
• Perform clerical tasks and manage clinic supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Vaccination support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Training program completed

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

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant II - Occupational Health Program

• Division: Ambulatory Operations
• 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

Baylor College of Medicine's Occupational Health Program is actively recruiting for a Medical Assistant II.This position provides health services to employees and students of BCM. Experience and comfort with this population is helpful.The position entails understanding the different work environments across campus to help provide appropriate health services at the time of service.

The MA works as part of the clinic team to ensure that prompt and appropriate care is provided to our patient population.

This position is outpatient only, but does provide services on different parts of the campus at times.

Job Duties

• Places and reads PPD tests; reports positive PPD readings.
• Reviews and validates vaccine records.
• Administers vaccines.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of employee records, accident reports.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and POCTs.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and e-mails.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies as needed.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Performs 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

• Occupational health experience.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office, other basic computer software)
• Experience administering vaccinations and TB tests.
• Comfortable using email and phone.
• Organizational skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within a work setting.

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.

Requisition ID: 26364

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.