Summary

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a caring, compassionate and reliable Medical Assistant to support the clinicians providing primary care services to private practice patients. The Medical Assistant will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. The main responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (ie. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and recording information on patient electronic chart using EPIC. Shifts will include 7:30-4:30; 8:00-5:00; 9:30-6:30 Monday- Friday.

This position is located at our Kirby Clinic and offers free parking.

Job Duties

• Greets patients and escorts them to exam rooms.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, and in some cases administering tests such as EKGs.
• Answers clinic telephones and resolves issues or routes calls to appropriate person.
• Assists with scheduling and checking in of patients.
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
• Monitors assigned provider baskets, complete high priority messages and address incoming patient encounters.
• Collects patient histories, including medication reconciliation.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Correctly collects and labels patient specimens for lab analysis.
• Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Schedules patient tests and appointments and prepares patient charts.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Maintains patient and services rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Takes an inventory of clinic supplies and orders new supplies and equipment.
• Sorts clinic mail and files patient medical records.
• Instructs Patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Educates patients about their conditions and self-care.
• Cross trains to gain proficiency in staffing Comm Center, monitoring inventory and converting visits to virtual appointments.  
• Performs other duties as specified including floating to other FCM clinic locations.

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

• Two years of MA experience.