Job Description
Job Title : Medical Assistant I
Division : Medicine
Work Arrangement : Onsite only
Location : Houston, TX
Salary Range : $37,147 - $42,714
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Work Schedule : Monday Friday, 8 5
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 possesses 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.
This position will work closely with all members of Cardiology, including Physicians, Mid-Levels, other Medical Assistants, Nurses, Schedulers, Echo Technologists, other members of diagnostic team, front desk staff, admin team and patients, so effective, professional, and friendly communication and interpersonal 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.
- 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, patients concerns and questions or 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, chart prep, appointment reminders, 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. 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.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of Cardiology experience.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID : 20231
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