Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant I

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a caring, compassionate and reliable Medical Assistant I to support the clinicians providing primary care services to private practice patients. This person will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. The main responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (ie. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height), and recording information on patient electronic chart using EPIC. Shifts will include 7:30-4:30; 8:00-5:00; 9:30-6:30 Monday- Friday. This position is located at the Kirby Clinic and offers free parking.

Job Duties

• Greets patients and escorts them to exam rooms.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, and in some cases administering tests such as EKGs.
• Answers clinic telephones and resolves issues or routes calls to appropriate person.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Collects patient histories, including medication reconciliation.
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
• Correctly collects and labels patient specimens for lab analysis.
• Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Schedules patient tests and appointments and prepares patient charts.
• Maintains patient and services rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Monitors assigned provider baskets, completes high priority messages and addresses incoming patient encounters.
• Takes an inventory of clinic supplies and orders new supplies and equipment.
• 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.
• Sorts clinic mail and files patient medical records.
• Educates patients about their conditions and self-care.
• Assists providers in filling out health related paperwork for patients.
• Cross trains to gain proficiency in staffing Comm Center, monitoring inventory and converting visits to virtual appointments.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned, including floating to other FCM clinic locations as needed.

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

• 1-2 years of MA experience.

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: 26449