Summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant I to join our Epilepsy and Neuropsychology section. The ideal candidate will perform patient care and administrative/support responsibilities in an ambulatory setting.

Job Duties

• Completes medication refills and completes prior authorizations.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Manages in-basket messages. 
• Manages and coordinates incoming patient referrals.
• Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork. 
• 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. 
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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, NHA, NAHP, or AMCA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior knowledge or experience in a general neurology practice would be ideal.