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Clinic Medical Assistant

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Location
Onsite (Houston, Texas)
Compensation
$17 - $24/hr
Level
Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the role

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a leader in research and clinical excellence, seeks a Clinic Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinical operations. The role focuses on preparing patient charts, recording vital signs, and assisting with routine medical procedures.

Skills

Patient Care Patient Preparation Medical Chart Preparation Vital Signs Measurement Patient History Documentation Medication Documentation Blood Collection Specimen Preparation Medication Administration Vaccine Administration Electrocardiograms Basic Life Support CPR Patient Communication Empathy Clinical Team Support

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Where You’ll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinic Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

  • Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
  • Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
  • Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
  • May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • May administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
  • May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
  • High School GED General Studies, upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days