Job Description

Summary

The Transition Medicine Team in the Department of Medicine is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant to help support the clinical operation within the department. Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to, clinical tasks, triaging calls, completing faxes or medical forms, completing prior authorizations, various point of care testing (EKG, urine dip stick, specimen collection, etc.), and assisting providers in minor in office procedures.

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

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 or phone call
• 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, obtains 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 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

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

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