BCM Temporary - Medical Assistant Job at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

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  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Summary

Family and Community Medicine is seeking a temporary Medical Assistant to support the clinicians providing primary care services to private practice patients. The candidate will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. The responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and recording information on patient electronic chart using EPIC. Shifts will include 7:30-4:30; 8:00-5:00, or 9:30-6:30, Monday- Friday.

 

This is a temporary position and it is not eligible for benefits. The maximum assignment length is 3 months.

Job Duties

  • Greets patients and escorts them to exam rooms.
  • Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, and in some cases administering tests such as EKGs.
  • Answers clinic telephones and resolves issues or routes calls to appropriate person. 
  • Collects patient histories, including medication reconciliation.
  • Correctly collects and labels patient specimens for lab analysis.
  • Sets up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
  • Schedules patient tests and appointments and prepares patient charts.
  • Maintains patient and services rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Takes an inventory of clinic supplies and orders new supplies and equipment.
  • Sorts clinic mail and files patient medical records.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.
  • Educates patients about their conditions and self-care.
  • Assists providers in filling out health related paperwork for patients.
  • Orders supplies as needed.
  • Staffs central College sites as needed.
  • Cross trains to gain proficiency in staffing Comm Center, monitoring inventory and converting visits to virtual appointments.
  • Assists with scheduling and checking in of patients. 
  • Monitors assigned provider baskets, completes high priority messages and addresses incoming patient encounters.

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

  • Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology.
  • Proficiency in Spanish or other language.

     

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

 

 

 

Job Tags

Temporary work, Private practice, Remote job, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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