Medical Assistant – Float

Medical Assistant – Float


Division: 

Ambulatory Operations

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: 

Houston, TX

Salary Range: 

$38,212 – $51,683

FLSA Status: 

Nonexempt

Requisition ID: 

13547



Summary

The Medical Assistant II – Float Pool position is a float position that the Medical Assistant will be assigned to various Baylor College of Medicine clinics/locations. The Medical Assistant should be proficient in taking vital signs, giving medications by various forms in their scope of practice, electronic medical records, phone etiquette, flexible, and a fast learner.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and laboratory Point of Care Testing.
• Collects patient health history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in EPIC.
• Administers injections and medications as directed by medical provider. 
• Notes the chief complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Prepares equipment, examination rooms and clean instruments as directed.  
• Assists with medical procedures and exams as needed.
• Instructs patients on general care and medicine 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. 
• Uses the Ring Central-Live Answer to answer clinical calls (department specific).
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and MyChart messages and route to RN, ACP or Physician as needed.
• 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.
• Is flexible, dependable, hardworking, and is adaptable, and willing to work in a float pool position.
• Is able to work efficiently with other staff members.
• Has attention to detail.
• Has organizational skills. 
• Is flexible/adaptable.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution. 
• Two or more years of relevant experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, or NRMA) is required.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• This position requires someone who is flexible, eager to learn, excellent communication skills, great customer service skills, great work ethics and a passion for helping others.
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems preferably (EPIC).
• Comfortable with standing and moving around for long periods of time.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

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

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