Summary

The Urology Department at the Baylor College of Medicine  is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting. The candidate will perform patient care responsibilities and provide clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting, as well as providing guidance to entry level Medical Assistants.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect 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.
• Assist with procedures.
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising physician.
• Instructs patients on general care and medical procedures and handles patient daily calls.
• 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, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies.
• 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.

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, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, or NRMA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Urology or OB-Gyn experience.