Summary

The Department of Medicine - Cardiology section at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in a high-paced, ambulatory care setting and general knowledge of medical assistant work. 

Job Duties

•  Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
•  Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Charts Prep, Appt reminders
• 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 as needed
•  Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups as needed
•  Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
•  Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
•  Processes faxes, initiate prior authorization for medications, 
• Performs EKG. Placement of Holter Monitor/Event Monitor for patients
   

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

• One year of cardiology experience is preferred. 
• Experience with EPIC system.
• Current BLS certification.