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Title: Medical Assistant I - General Internal Medicine
Division: Medicine
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Work Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $37,147 - $42,714
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Requisition ID: 18928
Summary
The section of General Internal Medicine (GIM) is seeking a Medical Assistant I to be a part of the GIM group to support our clinicians providing services to patients. The Medical Assistant I will contribute to a patient-centric and customer focused environment where the needs of the patients come first.
The candidate will have primarily MA I 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. The main responsibilities include interviewing patient, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, manual blood pressure, weight and height) and recording information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC. Shifts will include 7:30-4:30; 8:00-5:00; 8:30-5:30; or 9:00-6:00, Monday - Friday.
Job Duties
- Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as rooming patients and taking vital signs.
- Documents the primary complaint/reason for the visit.
- Collects patient social history, enters/reconciles medications into patient's chart, and updates patient's pharmacy.
- Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include: scanning patient medical records; obtaining outside labs/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; completing forms/requisitions as needed during the visit.
- Performs clinic procedures such as point of care, influenza, strep, pregnancy, hemoglobin A1c test, urine dipstick, 12-Lead EKG, ear irrigation, administering immunizations/medications (Intramuscular injections), providing nebulizer treatment, setting up Pap Smear tray, assisting provider with wound care, and, PPD placement.
- Maintains refrigerator temperature log.
- Stocks exam rooms with needed supplies and forms; makes a list of clinic supplies, immunization, and medication needed before using the last stock.
- Handles patient calls, refill requests, refill responses, MyChart refill requests, patient MyChart messages, result notes, staff messages and, letters.
- Works with providers on extended clinic hours and assigns to cover clinic during lunchtime.
- Transports patient to the Emergency Center when needed.
- Gives handover report to staff when leaving early for the day.
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 and Skills
- Some Medical Assistant experience.
- Strong organization skills.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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