About this role
- Summary The Department of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant with clinical knowledge to support the clinical operation within the department.
- This position is an outpatient position located at the McNair Campus with a general work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Job Duties Performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support.
- Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and safely preforming laboratory Point of Care Testing.
- Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters medical information into the EMR system (EPIC).
- Properly notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
- Sets up instruments and equipment for providers.
- Some equipment may require daily calibration.
- Assists with procedures as needed.
- Administers medication under direction of a supervising Physician.
- Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
- Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
- Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
- Responds to routine patient phone calls and My Chart messages and routes to RN, CDE or MD as needed.
- Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtains lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
- Takes inventory of clinic supplies and orders 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 an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
- No experience required.
- Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).
- New employees who are not currently certified must obtain certification within six months of employment.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.
- 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.