Title: Medical Assistant II
Summary
We are seeking a qualified Medical Assistant II to join our General Neurology group. This position will perform patient care and administrative/support responsibilities in an ambulatory setting. The member will participate as part of our General Neurology team.
Job Duties
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
- Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education Required: High school diploma or GED
- 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, or AMCA).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some knowledge or experience in a general neurology practice would be ideal.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
14734
CA