Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant

Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant who is comfortable utilizing technology to engage with patients and providers. As a Medical Assistant, you will provide support to clinicians and patients before and after their appointments and work directly with multiple providers to provide high quality patient care.

Job Duties

• Confirms patient appointments 1 2 weeks out by ensuring patients receive new patient paperwork to complete prior to appointment and are aware to bring any medical records that are relevant to their visit.
• Ensures patients are scheduled with the appropriate provider.
• Obtains referring provider information and requests relevant medical records and referrals prior to appointment as needed.
• Displays proficiency in ability to successfully obtain vital signs.
• Schedules and assists with in office procedures.
• Manages high volume patient clinics and calls required.
• Answers patient calls in a competent, professional and timely manner.
• Assists clinicians with medication refills and prior authorizations as needed.
• Assists clinicians with imaging orders and prior authorizations as needed.
• Assists clinicians with medical record review to determine scheduling needs of patient.
• Frequently utilizes electronic health record (Epic) in interactions with patients and referring provider offices for documentation.
• Frequently utilizes electronic health record (Epic) to upload patient records.
• Frequently utilizes imaging software (PACS) to upload images.
• Demonstrates effective communication, time management, teamwork, organization, multi-tasking and professionalism skills in all aspects of role.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in specialty practice is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience using electronic health records is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience scheduling/assisting with procedures and utilizing a C-ARM and autoclave is preferred but not required.

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.