Title:  Medical Assistant II

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant II to join our Parkinson's Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic (PDCMDC). This position will perform patient care and administrative/support responsibilities in an ambulatory setting. The candidate will participate as part of our PDCMDC team helping to care for our patients. We are looking for a team player who is eager to join a fast-paced group of providers.

Job Duties

• Completes medication refills and completes Prior Authorizations.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments. 
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post-visit follow-ups. 
• Manages in-basket messages.
• Manages and coordinates incoming patient referrals.
• Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Administer 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, or NRMA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of, or experience in general Neurology.
• Prior Authorization experience.