Medical Assistant I Job at Baylor College of Medicine, United States

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  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • United States

Job Description

Summary

The section of Transition Medicine (TM) is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant I to be a part of the TM group to support our clinicians providing services to patients. The role will consist of primarily MAI responsibilities (performing routine patient care i.e. rooming/vitals) and scheduling for TM providers. This position will also assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. The main responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, manual blood pressure, weight and height) and recording information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC. The work schedule is Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

 

The candidate must possess a proactive, team-oriented attitude and will contribute to a patient-centric and customer-focused environment where the needs of the patients come first. 

Job Duties

  • Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as rooming and vital signs.
  • Documents the primary complaint/reason for the visit.
  • Collects patient social history, enters/reconciles medications into patient's chart, and update patient's pharmacy.
  • Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include: scanning patient medical records, obtaining outside labs/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, and completing forms/requisitions as needed during the visit, as well as simple scanning, answering the phones, and assisting with other clerical tasks as needed.
  • Performs clinic procedures such as point of care, influenza, strep, pregnancy, urine dipstick, ear irrigation, administering immunizations/medications (intramuscular injections), providing nebulizer treatment, setting up pap smear tray, assisting provider with wound care, and, PPD placement.
  • Maintains refrigerator temperature log.
  • Stocks exam rooms with needed supplies and forms and makes a list of clinic supplies, immunization, and medication needed before using the last stock. 
  • Handles patient calls, refill requests, refill responses, MyChart refill requests, patient MyChart messages, Result notes, Staff messages and, letters.
  • Works with providers on extended clinic hours and assigns to cover clinic during lunchtime.
  • Transports patient to the Emergency Center when it's needed.
  • Gives handover report to staff when leaving early for the day. 
  • 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

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

 

 

 

Job Tags

Monday to Friday,

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