Job Description

Summary

Urology is seeking a Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant II performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting and provides guidance to entry level Medical Assistants.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting 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.
• 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.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed.
• 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
• Handles patient daily calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Urology or OB-Gyn experience.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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