Medical Assistant II - General Internal Medicine/Geriatrics

Job Title: Medical Assistant II - General Internal Medicine/Geriatrics


Division: Medicine


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 Department of Medicine is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant II to assist with providing exceptional patient care in an ambulatory setting.

As a Medical Assistant II, you will provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting and will assist in the overall day-to-day patient care and clinical operations of the clinical practice at the Medical Center location. The main responsibilities include rooming/triaging patients, taking vitals (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, EKG, medication reconciliation), and recording information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting 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.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Administers 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.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining 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 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

• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.

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: 24897