Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant I


Division: 

Medicine

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Work Location: 

Houston, TX

Salary Range: 

$31,581 – $38,830

FLSA Status: 

Nonexempt

Requisition ID: 

13441



Summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a  Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting. The ideal candidate will perform patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting and provides 50% support to Live Answer.  

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect 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.
• Assist with procedures.
• 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, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• MA Position will cover Live Answer 50% of  time  and the other 50% will be in the clinical setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, or NRMA). New employees who are not currently certified, must obtain certification within six months of employment.

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.

 13441

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