Summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Cardiology team is seeking a temporary Medical Assistant.

This position is temporary and the maximum length of the assignment is 3 months. This is not a benefits eligible position.

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.
• Chart Prep, Appt reminders.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for the patient's visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for the 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, and obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Processes faxes and initiates prior authorization for medications, 
• Performs EKG. Placement of Holter Monitor/Event Monitor for patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, or NRMA). 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

• Cardiology experience.
• Experience with Epic EHR.