Title:  Medical Assistant II - Cardiology

Summary

The Department of Medicine - Cardiology section at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a competent and reliable medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in a high-paced, ambulatory care setting and general knowledge of medical assistant work. The ideal candidate will perform patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting. 

Job Duties

• 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.
• Chart Prep, 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, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Processing faxes, initiate prior authorization for medications.
• Perform EKG. Placement of Holter Monitor/Event Monitor for patients.

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).
• Basic Life Support ( BLS) Certification through American Heart Association. 

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of cardiology experience is preferred.