Medical Assistant I - General Internal Medicine

The Department of Medicine is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant to assist with providing exceptional patient care in an ambulatory setting.

This position performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting and will assist in the overall day-to-day patient care and clinical operations of the clinical practice at the Medical Center location. The main responsibilities include rooming/triaging patients, taking vitals (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, EKG, medication reconciliation), and recording information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC.

• 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.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• 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.
• 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 and initiates prior authorization for medications.
• Performs placement of Holter Monitor/Event Monitor for patients.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• 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, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).  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.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

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