Summary

Baylor College of Medicine Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine section within the Department of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant II. The ideal candidate will be expected to perform patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support in an ambulatory care setting.

This position is located at the McNair Campus in the Texas Medical Center. 

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities (face to face or virtually) such as taking vital signs, administering medication and assist with procedures under supervision, and provide patient education.  
• Collects patient history, perform medication reconciliation and enter information in EPIC.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments (virtual and face to face).
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and My Chart messages and route to RN, ACP or MD.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Provides support for junior members of the team.
   

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

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong and proven organizational skills,
• Experience working with Epic EHR preferred.
• Previous work experience in an academic medicine environment.