Medical Assistant I
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a qualified Medical Assistant I to join the Department of Neurology in our General Neurology group. This is a great entry-level opportunity to learn new skills and be a part of a growing department. We are looking for someone who is reliable, a quick learner and can work independently. This position will be 50/50 patient facing and administrative support to our providers.
Job Duties
- Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect 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 My Chart messages and route to RN, ACP or MD as needed.
 - Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain 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.
 - Handles large volumes of patient messages and calls.
 - 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
- Comfortable in a high-volume clinic.
 - Team player.
 
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.
                
            

