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Baylor Scott & White Health • Round Rock, TX 78683 • Posted 5 days ago
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As a Medical Assistant at Baylor Scott & White Health, you will support doctors by providing patient care and performing delegated medical tasks. This includes maintaining records, administering medication and injections, recording vital signs, and assisting with examining and treating patients under a physician's guidance. You will also be responsible for preparing exam rooms, cleaning equipment, and restocking supplies, as well as collecting data and monitoring patient vital signs.
Responsibilities
- Help with examining and treating patients under a physician's guidance.
- Prepare exam rooms, clean before and after procedures, disinfect equipment, and restock supplies.
- Talk to patients and help them to the exam room and get them ready.
- Collect medical history from patients and maintain records in their files to assist physicians.
- Monitor vital signs like pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
- Help patients prepare for medical procedures, tests, and x-rays.
- Conduct patient assessments, process electrocardiograms, and collect blood and urine samples during testing.
Qualifications
Required
- Completion of high school or equivalent.
- (BLS) Basic Life Support certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
About Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare system in the United States, offering a wide range of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, and hospital services. Established in 2013 through the merger of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare, the company operates numerous hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities, with a headquarters in Dallas, Texas. They are committed to innovation, collaboration, integrity, and compassion for patients, and have a strong reputation for high-quality care and clinical excellence.
Full Job Description
**Location: Greater Austin Region**
**Department: Clinic Float (Primary Care & Specialty)**
**Schedule: Full Time (Mon - Fri 8a-5p)**
Baylor Scott &White Health promotes well-being for everyone. They are the largest nonprofit healthcare system in Texas. They empower you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
+ We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
+ We never settle by constantly striving for better.
+ We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
+ We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
**Benefits**
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
+ Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
+ Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
+ Debt-free tuition assistance, offering accessto many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
+ Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
**Job Summary**
As a Medical Assistant, you support doctors by providing patient care and performing delegated medical tasks. You will also maintain records and administer medication and injections, as well as record vital signs.
**What You'll Do**
+ You will help with examining and treating patients under a physician's guidance.
+ You will prepare exam rooms, clean before and after procedures, disinfect equipment, and restock supplies.
+ Talking to patients is important. You help patients to the exam room and get them ready.
+ Collecting data is essential. Patients provide medical history. Information goes in their file. Data used to assist physicians.
+ You will monitor vital signs like pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. You'll help patients prepare for medical procedures, tests, and x-rays.
+ Your duties involve conducting patient assessments, processing electrocardiograms, and collecting blood and urine samples during testing.
**What Will Make You Successful In The Role**
+ Accurately documenting patient details in line with organizational guidelines.
+ Understanding the rules related to patient privacy and confidentiality (especially HIPPA regulations).
+ The capability to identify and report any signs of physical distress in patients to the healthcare staff.
+ A good grasp of medical terminology.
+ The knack for enhancing patient comfort and ease through approachable and friendly interactions.
+ The ability to proficiently follow instructions from medical professionals.
+ Knowledge about medical records and how to handle them.
+ A keen eye for detail.
**Belonging Statement**
We think everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should reflect our communities.
**Qualifications**
+ Completion of high school or equivalent is a must.
+ (BLS) Basic Life Support. Candidates without certification must be willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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