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BCM Temporary - Medical Assistant
Baylor College of Medicine • Houston, TX 77001 • Posted 2 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $18.00-$21.00/hr • Temporary • Entry Level
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Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the clinicians providing primary care services to private practice patients. The role involves assisting in patient examinations and treatments under the direction of the physician, including interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and recording information on the patient's electronic chart using EPIC. This is a temporary position with a maximum assignment length of 3 months, offering a salary range of $18 - $21 per hour and is not eligible for benefits.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Other duties as specified including floating to other FCM clinic locations.
- Educates patients about their conditions and self-care.
- Assists providers in filling out health related paperwork for patients.
- Staffs central college sites.
- Cross trains to gain proficiency in staffing Comm Center, monitoring inventory and converting visits to virtual appointments.
- Monitors assigned provider baskets, complete high priority messages and address incoming patient encounters.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution
- 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
- One year of MA experience
- Experience with Epic
- Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology
- May require the ability to type at a minimum of 40 WPM
- Preferred proficiency in Spanish or other language
Full Job Description
Division: Family and Community Medicine
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $18 - $21 per hour
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: See Job Posting
Summary
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a caring, compassionate and reliable BCM Temporary - Medical Assistant to support the clinicians providing primary care services to private practice patients. As a BCM Temporary - Medical Assistant, you will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. The main responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and recording information on the patient's electronic chart using EPIC.
The ideal candidate will be able to work 8-hour shifts as needed with availability over the holidays. Our clinic is closed on Baylor holidays. We are looking for candidates who are dependable, have a great personality, and approach every day with a sense of urgency.
Our hours are:
This is a temporary position and the maximum assignment length is 3 months. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 20547
Work Arrangement:
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $18 - $21 per hour
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Schedule: See Job Posting
Summary
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a caring, compassionate and reliable BCM Temporary - Medical Assistant to support the clinicians providing primary care services to private practice patients. As a BCM Temporary - Medical Assistant, you will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. The main responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and recording information on the patient's electronic chart using EPIC.
The ideal candidate will be able to work 8-hour shifts as needed with availability over the holidays. Our clinic is closed on Baylor holidays. We are looking for candidates who are dependable, have a great personality, and approach every day with a sense of urgency.
Our hours are:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30am - 6:30pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 6:30pm
- Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
This is a temporary position and the maximum assignment length is 3 months. This position is not eligible for benefits.
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.
- Other duties as specified including floating to other FCM clinic locations.
- Educates patients about their conditions and self-care.
- Assists providers in filling out health related paperwork for patients.
- Staffs central college sites.
- Cross trains to gain proficiency in staffing Comm Center, monitoring inventory and converting visits to virtual appointments.
- Monitors assigned provider baskets, complete high priority messages and address incoming patient encounters.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of MA experience.
- Experience with Epic.
- Knowledge of health care field and medical terminology.
- May require the ability to type at a minimum of 40 WPM.
- Preferred proficiency in Spanish or other language.
- Must be able to follow directions, policies, and procedures.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 20547
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