Medical Assistant I - Orthopedic Surgery
Houston, Texas
Employer: Baylor College of Medicine
Industry: Clinical
Salary: $37147 - $42714 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Division: Orthopedic Surgery
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $37,147 - $42,714
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summary
Orthopedic Surgery is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant who possess a basic general knowledge of medical assisting work. The Medical Assistant patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting.
Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 20516
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $37,147 - $42,714
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summary
Orthopedic Surgery is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant who possess a basic general knowledge of medical assisting work. The Medical Assistant patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting.
Job Duties
- Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and laboratory Point of Care Testing.
- Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in EPIC.
- 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 of a supervising Physician.
- Instructs Patients on general care and medicine 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.
- Assists with PRP procedures in clinic.
- Answers live clinical patient calls with timely resolution.
- Handles patient daily MyChart messages.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 20516
Created: 2024-09-18
Reference: 20516
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Houston
ZIP: 77069
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