Medical Assistant II

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering high-level patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic ambulatory care setting.

As an MA II, you will perform routine patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support, but will also perform very specific in-suite testing procedures in a clinical setting. 

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, collect specimens, and point of care tests
• Performs comprehensive testing including routine EKG's, placing heart monitors, PFT's. ABl's, cognitive testing, and 24 hour pressure monitoring.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for the patient's visit.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, updates vaccine status, and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for the 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 and operates the Dexa machine to perform Bone Mineral Density Studies and Dexa fit analysis.
• Performs other job-related 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, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior MA experience in a concierge clinic.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.