Medical Assistant II - The Woodlands

Division: Medicine


Work Arrangement: Onsite only


Location: The Woodlands, 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 at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting and providing support to Live Answer.

As a Medical Assistant II, you will performs patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting, and may provide guidance to entry level Medical Assistants.

This position is an outpatient position located at the Woodlands Campus with a general work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. This location offers free parking.

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

• Experience with Epic.
• Gastroenterology experience.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 25203