Summary

The Department of Medicine - Cardiology section at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in a fast-paced, ambulatory care setting and general knowledge of medical assistant work.

This position performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting and will be assisting in the overall day to day patient care and clinical operations of the Cardiology clinical practice at McNair Campus. The Medical Assistant I works closely with all members of Cardiology, so friendly and professional communication skills are required.

Shifts are Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.

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.
• Prepares charts and sends appointment reminders.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• 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. Responds to incoming calls and patients concerns and questions, and documents to communicate with physician
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Processes faxes.
• Initiates prior authorization for medications.
• Performs EKG and placement of Holter Monitor/Event Monitor for patients.

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