Medical Assistant II
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7320874 (Ref:23660-en_US)
Posted: November 27, 2025
Job Description
Summary
The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a patient-focused Medical Assistant to support the Cardiology clinic in Fannin Tower. The ideal candidate will have a passion for assisting patients with clinical questions, refill requests, and care coordination.
Job Duties
- Provides clinical support for patient questions via MyChart and LiveAnswer telephone calls.
- Supports clinical administrative duties such as order entry, scanning medical records, and prescription refills as authorized.
- Provides direct patient care by rooming patients following established protocols and performing EKGs.
- Assists with insurance pre-authorizations or issues.
- Performs other job-related 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 and Skills
- Attention to detail.
- Patient facilitation skills.
- Cardiology 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.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
