Job Description

Summary

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant 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. Support needed may be in the form of clinical tasks, triaging calls, completing faxes or medical forms, completing prior authorizations, various point of care testing, and assisting providers in minor in office procedures.

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, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order 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, or AMCA). 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.

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