jobs in Lawndale / Wayside, TX

Nursing Jobs in Lawndale / Wayside, TX

Medical Assistant I/II - Pediatrics Pulmonology (TMC)

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. The Medical Assistant working in Pediatric Pulmonology functions as a member of clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. Patients referred to our center undergo state-of-the-art diagnostic evaluation using the most recent technologies and receive individualized and compassionate medical management. The clinical outcomes in our facilities are benchmarked with the most prestigious institutions in the country. Comprehensive and multidisciplinary pulmonary services are provided to infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of respiratory disorders Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! Position Summary: Functions as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. 2. Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available. 3. Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic. Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments. 4. As required and competency validated, performs appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning/reprocessing and other requested procedures. 5. Prepares and stocks rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients. 6. Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures. 7. Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing. 8. Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up. 9. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Use and care of standard clinic equipment Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred Minimum Experience: Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 001260, 4N0X1, 68W, 18D, 68C, 4T0X1, 4A0X1, For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs . Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Other

1 day ago

Advanced Practice Provider - Acute Care Surgery

UTHealth Houston Houston, TX

The Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center) seeks a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Trauma service. The APP will function as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing high-acuity and high-quality inpatient care at one of the nation’s busiest level 1 trauma centers within a tertiary academic medical center. This position includes evaluating, managing, and coordinating the multi-disciplinary care of trauma patients throughout their hospitalization, including their pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative phases of care, as well as in follow-up after discharge. Shift & Schedule • Full time • 13-hour shifts, rotating, holidays and weekends. No overnight shifts. Responsibilities · This position will include rounding on medical/surgical floors and participation in outpatient trauma clinic. · Trauma APPs will formulate precise treatment plans and manage acute and chronic health conditions while ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests procedures. · The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, compassionate, and timely patient care using effective communication and teamwork skills. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... Free financial and legal counseling Free mental health counseling services Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Resources for child and elder care Plus many more! POSITION SUMMARY: Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician. POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training that would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine. 2. Coordinates, directs and implements patient's plan of care. 3. Orders, conducts and interprets pertinent laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures. 4. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem-oriented care under the supervision of a physician. 5. Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples. 6. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information. 7. Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals. 8. Formulates, implements, and evaluates an outcome-based treatment plan. 9. Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. 10. Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. 11. Collaborates with patients, families, other clinicians, and referral services to assist in the patient's recovery. 12. Other duties as assigned. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Nurse Practitioner: Current Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse Current Texas Licensure as an APRN-NP, and specialty certification as required by department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Physician Assistant: Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Nurse Practitioner: Masters in Nursing as NP or master degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master Nurse Practitioner Certification Program. Physician Assistant: Master's degree as Physician Assistant. A Bachelor's degree as a Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

Caregiver

Part-time

16 hours ago

Caregiver

Right at Home West Houston Sugar Land, TX

$13 / hour

Responsibilities and Duties: Right at Home provides non-medical, in-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities to help them thrive in their home. We achieve this by providing care that helps their daily lives run more smoothly. We help with activities of daily living to ensure our clients receive individualized care specific to their physical capabilities and mental capacities. These activities include but are not limited to: Assisting with transfers and ambulation Bathing/Showering/Dressing Meal preparation and cleanup Accompanying/Transporting clients on errands or medical appointments Medication reminders Dementia and Alzheimer’s care Laundry, and light house keeping Companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc. Pay and Benefits: It is hard to put a price on helping others, but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients. The rate we offer starts at $13.00 per hour . Our pay scale also has room for raises and advancements for our caregivers that go above and beyond. In taking this position, you would also receive the following Benefits: Flexible Scheduling – Choose the hours that work best for you. Your shifts can be arranged to fit your availability. Paid Training and Development – Paid ongoing online training is offered quarterly as an opportunity to help you advance in your career and grow your skills. As well as, in person, on the job training for unique client situations. We also offer a “library” of senior care reference material and resources in our office and online to aid you in your career success. Employee Referral Bonus – Refer a friend to work for us as well and receive an employee referral bonus Work Close to Home – All of our clients are centrally located in the Sugarland area. No travel beyond 30 miles is required for shifts. We also offer paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage if driving is required on shift. Competitive Wages – Our wages are comparable to the current job market and there is room for advancement. We offer promotions, overtime pay, and Holiday pay. Bi-Weekly Pay – Checks are issued every other Friday, but if you need an advance on your paycheck, we have an account with TapCheck that lets you withdraw money when you need it instead of waiting for pay day. CNA License assistance – We offer programs and training that help our employees maintain their CNA license while working for us. Including continuing education. W2 Employee – Our employees all receive a W2 and are not considered independent contractors, making filing taxes a breeze. Life Exec Benefits – We offer medical, mental health, and money management programs through Life Exec Benefits to help with our employees’ work life balance. PPE – Personal Protective Equipment is provided in office at Caregiver request. Mobile clock in and clock out system - Inclusive mobile app for communication, information, clock in /out Our Must Haves: High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate Possess a current and valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle safely. Pass state mandated criminal background check and drug screen Current TB test Read, write, speak, and understand English Successfully complete orientation and all state required trainings Be able to lift at least 50lbs If you need assistance with this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Each Right at Home office and business is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Right at Home, LLC. Right at Home, LLC is not the employer or joint employer of the employees of any of its franchised offices. For comments, questions or to learn more about Right at Home, please visit www.rightathome.net . Right at Home is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.