Medical Assistant II

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Job Title: Medical Assistant II

Division: Medicine

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $43,065 - $50,665

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The section of General Internal Medicine (GIM) is seeking an competent and reliable Medical Assistant II to be a part of the GIM group to support our clinicians providing services to patients. This person will have primarily MAII responsibilities (performing routine patient care i.e. rooming/vitals) and scheduling for GIM providers. This position will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Main responsibilities include interviewing patient, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, manual blood pressure, weight and height) and record information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC. Shifts will include 7:30-4:30; 8:00-5:00; 8:30-5:30; 9:00-6:00 Monday- Friday.

Job Duties

• Perform routine patient care responsibilities ex. rooming and vital signs.
• Document the primary complaint/reason for the visit.
• Collect patient social history, enter/reconcile medications into patient''s chart, and update patient''s pharmacy. d
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include: scan patient medical records; obtain outside labs/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; completing forms/requisitions as needed during the visit. e
• Perform clinic procedures for example point of care influenza, Strep, pregnancy, and HemoglobinA1c test, urine dipstick, 12-Lead EKG, Ear irrigation, administer immunizations/medications (Intramuscular injections), provide nebulizer treatment, set up Pap Smear tray, assist provider with wound care, and, PPD placement.
• Maintain refrigerator temperature log.
• Stock exam rooms with needed supplies and forms. Make a list of clinic supplies, immunization, and medication needed before using the last stock.
• Responsible for handling patient calls, refill requests, refill responses, MyChart refill requests, patient MyChart messages, Result notes, staff messages and, letters.
• Work with providers on extended clinic hours and assign to cover clinic during lunchtime.
• Transport patient to the Emergency Center when it''s needed.
• Give handover report to staff when leaving early for the day.
• Perform 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, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Organized, self-motivated, teamwork, works well under pressure, multitasking.

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.

Requisition ID: 26536

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