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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