Summary
Baylor College of Medicine's Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering high-level patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic ambulatory care setting. As an MA II, you will perform routine patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support, but will also perform very specific in-suite testing procedures in a clinical setting.
Job Duties
- Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collect specimens, and point of care tests
- Performs comprehensive testing including routine EKG's, placing heart monitors, PFT's. ABl's, cognitive testing, and 24 hour pressure monitoring.
- Notes the primary complaint/reason for the patient's visit.
- Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, updates vaccine status, and enters information in the electronic medical record.
- Sets up instruments and equipment for the 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 and operates the Dexa machine to perform Bone Mineral Density Studies and Dexa fit analysis.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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, NHA, NAHP, or AMCA).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Prior MA experience in a concierge clinic.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
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Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.