Medical Assistant I - Dermatology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7284215 (Ref:20627-en_US)
Posted: September 29, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine has an immediate opening for an entry-level Medical Assistant I. The ideal candidate will have a basic general knowledge of medical assisting work and interest in dermatology. Experience in a dermatology clinic and/or surgical environment is not required, but is desired.
The Dermatology Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine is a state of the art facility that treats patients with complex skins conditions, performs Mohs surgery on skin cancer patients, and offers cosmetic and laser procedures.
Job Duties
- Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as rooming patients, taking vital signs, drawing blood, specimen collection, administering tests, and assisting the physician in the exam room.
- Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters patient information into the electronic medical record.
- Notes the primary complaint/reason for the patient visit.
- Sets up instruments and equipment for the physician/physician assistant.
- Assists with procedures as needed.
- Instructs patients on general care and medical procedures.
- Takes inventory and keeps patient exam rooms in orderly condition and appropriately stocked.
- Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments, as needed.
- Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
- Performs clerical/administrative duties such as scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
- Distributes clinic faxes and medical records to appropriate clinic personnel.
- Encourages patients to enroll in and use BCM My Chart for patient communications.
- 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
- 1-2 years of experience in a dermatology practice.
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.