Medical Assistant I
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7291532 (Ref:20882-en_US)
Posted: October 30, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Medicine - Cardiology section at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in a fast-paced, ambulatory care setting and general knowledge of medical assistant work.
This position performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting and will be assisting in the overall day to day patient care and clinical operations of the Cardiology clinical practice at McNair Campus. The Medical Assistant I works closely with all members of Cardiology, so friendly and professional communication skills are required.
Shifts are Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.
Job Duties
- Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
- Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters information in the electronic medical record.
- Prepares charts and sends appointment reminders.
- Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
- 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 as needed
- Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups as needed. Responds to incoming calls and patients concerns and questions, and documents to communicate with physician
- Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
- Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
- Processes faxes.
- Initiates prior authorization for medications.
- Performs EKG and placement of Holter Monitor/Event Monitor for patients.
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
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.