Medical Assistant I Job at Baylor College of Medicine, United States

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  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • United States

Job Description

Summary

Ambulatory Operations is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant who possesses a basic general knowledge of medical assisting work. The Medical Assistant I performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting.

Job Duties

  • Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipunture (blood draws), collecting specimens, EKGs/ECGs and laboratory Point of Care testing. 
  • Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in EPIC.
  • Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
  • Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
  • Assists with procedures as needed.
  • Administers medication under direction of a Supervising Physician.
  • 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. 
  • Responds to routine patient phone calls and MyChart messages and routes to RN, ACP or MD 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.
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with vaccinations.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Organizational skills.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Computer proficiency.

 

 

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

 

 

 

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