Administrative Skills, Ambulatory Care, Autoclave, Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Support, Electronic Medical Records, High School Diploma, Hospital, Mail Processing, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Medicine, Order Supplies, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient History, People Management, Phlebotomy, Radiography, Reconciliation, Specimen Collection, Training Program, Urology, Wound Care
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7 days ago
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Job Title: Medical Assistant II - Urology
Division: Urology
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $43,065 - $50,665
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summary
Urology is seeking a Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting.
As a Medical Assistant II, you will perform patient care responsibilities, provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting, and may assist with providing guidance to entry-level Medical Assistants.
Job Duties
Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting specimens, and wound care.
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.
Assists with Autoclaving instruments.
Assists with Cysto procedures in clinic.
Collects Urine samples/cultures
Handles patient daily calls.
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
Urology or OB-Gyn experience.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.