Medical Assistant

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. We are the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are:

• Serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• Never settle by constantly striving for better.
• Be in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• Make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Help with examining and treating patients under a physician's guidance
• 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
• Maintain vital signs like pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height
• Monitor patients preparing for medical procedures, tests, and x-rays
• Conduct patient assessments, process electrocardiograms, and collect blood and urine samples during testing

Key Success Factors

• Accurately document patient details in line with organizational guidelines
• Understand the rules related to patient privacy and confidentiality (especially HIPPA regulations)
• Identify and report any signs of physical distress in patients to the healthcare staff
• Have a good grasp of medical terminology
• Enhance patient comfort and ease through approachable and friendly interactions
• Follow instructions from medical professionals
• Know about medical records and how to handle them
• Have a keen eye for detail

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

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.