Medical Assistant I - The Woodlands

Baylor College of Medicine The Woodlands, TX ID:

7341764 (Ref.

No. 25239-en_US)

Posted:

Newly posted Job Description Summary The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting and providing support to Live Answer. As a Medical Assistant I, you will performs patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting. This position is an outpatient position located at the Woodlands 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. 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, 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 job-related 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, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS). 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 and Skills Experience with Epic. Gastroenterology experience. Strong organization skills. Ability to work in a team setting. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care.

• Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective.
• Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve.
• Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

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