Summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting. This position will also work with patients who are enrolled in clinical research. Some of the duties may include screening and enrolling subjects and scheduling follow up clinic visits.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Assist with Autoclaving instruments.
• Assist with Cysto procedures in clinic
• Collects urine samples/cultures.
• Handle patient daily calls.
• Assists the research team with patient enrollment, monitoring, and study visitfollow-up during clinical trials.
• Performs other 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

• Urology or OB/Gyn experience.
• Clinical research experience.