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Medical Assistant I - Otolaryngology - The Woodlands

Baylor College of Medicine
13 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
The Woodlands, TX

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Baylor College of Medicine is hiring a Medical Assistant I for Otolaryngology in The Woodlands, with initial training at the McNair campus and a planned transition to the new clinic. This outpatient role covers vital signs, history intake, EMR data entry, instrument setup and sterilization, scheduling, calls, referrals and test orders, and assisting providers while maintaining inventory and clerical duties. New graduates are welcome; you must hold or obtain an approved MA certification within six months and maintain BLS. ENT exposure or strong customer service experience is preferred. Visa sponsorship is not available. To apply, tailor your resume to show clinical support skills, EMR proficiency, teamwork, and a genuine interest in academic outpatient care.

Summary

The Bobby R. Alford Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery is in search of a Medical Assistant I to join our clinical team.

 

This position will train at our McNair campus in the Texas Medical center, but is expected to transition to our new clinic in The Woodlands.

 

As a Medical Assistant I, you will positively contribute to our patients' experience by providing compassionate care, and being a reliable member of the team. Ideally, you will have an interest in working in an outpatient facility with surgical patients and the desire to work closely with surgeons and learners in an academic setting.

 

We strongly encourage qualified new graduates to apply!

Job Duties

  • 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 compliant/reason for patient's visit.
  • Sets up instruments and equipment for physician.
  • Schedules patient appointments.
  • Manages calls and messages as needed.
  • Assists providers in clinic acting as core support when needed.
  • Processes and sterilizes clinic instrumentation as well as rigid and flexible laryngoscopes.
  • Properly handles and maintains endoscopy tower components and associated equipment.
  • Manages and coordinates incoming patient referrals as needed.
  • Enters orders for patient tests under direction of MD/NP/PA.
  • Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/ or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and audiogram or VNG report.
  • Takes inventory of clinic supplies and orders supplies as needed; maintains exam room stock daily.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
  • No experience required.
  • Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).  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

  • Knowledge of or experience in an Otolaryngology (ENT), allergy, or other outpatient surgery practice.
  • Prior customer service experience.

 

 

 

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

 

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