Summary

We are seeking an eager Medical Assistant I to join the Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine. This is a great entry-level opportunity to learn new skills and be a part of a growing department. This position will perform patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting. We are looking for someone who is reliable, a quick learner and can work independently. The candidate will handle large volumes of patient messages and calls.

The Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine provides personalized care for patients with neurological disease, trains medical students and residents in clinical care and research, and conducts research to advance the art and science of neurology and provide meaningful new therapies for our patients. The department's areas of focus are General Neurology, Parkinson’s & movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, alzheimer's & dementia.

This position is located on the McNair Campus, in the Texas Medical Center across from the VA Medical Center. 

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.
• Assists with procedures like injections and lumbar punctures 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.
• Manages 1-3 provider EPIC inbaskets.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• 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.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Strong willingness to learn.
• Comfortable with change.
• Previous MA externship at Baylor College of Medicine.
• Prior experience working in large teams.