Medical Assistant II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7107951 (Ref:12723-en_US)
Posted: August 12, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Urology Department at the Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting. The candidate will perform patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting, as well as providing guidance to entry level Medical Assistants.
Job Duties
- Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect specimens, and wound care.
- 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.
- Assist with procedures.
- Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising physician.
- Instructs patients on general care and medical procedures and handles patient daily calls.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
- Assists with Autoclaving instruments.
- Assists with Cysto procedures in clinic.
- Collects urine samples/cultures.
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, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, or NRMA).
Preferred Qualifications
- Urology or OB-Gyn experience.
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.
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