Summary

The Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, has an immediate opening for an entry level Medical Assistant I. The ideal candidate will have a basic general knowledge of medical assisting work and interest in dermatology. Experience in a dermatology clinic and/or surgical environment is not required, but is desired.

The Dermatology Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine is a state of the art facility that treats patients with complex skins conditions, performs Mohs surgery on skin cancer patients, and offers cosmetic and laser procedures.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as rooming patients, taking vital signs, drawing blood, specimen collection, administering tests, collecting patient history, and assisting the physician in the exam room.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters patient information into the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for the patient visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for the physician/physician assistant.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Instructs patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Takes inventory and keeps patient exam rooms in orderly condition and appropriately stocked.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments, as needed.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical/administrative duties such as scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Distributes clinic faxes and medical records to appropriate clinic personnel.
• Encourage patients to enroll in and use BCM My Chart for patient communications.

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

• 1-2 years of experience in a dermatology practice or academic setting is preferred, but not required.