20 Best Healthcare Assistant jobs in Houston, TX (Hiring Now!)

Physician Assistant - Surgical / Orthopedic Trauma Clinic
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of…
Estimated: $124K - $157K a year
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA
InHome Therapy —Pasadena, TX
Current therapist license issued by The State of Texas and a current CPR certificate. Supplies, including a tablet with data plan.
$35 - $50 an hour
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Physician Assistant Acute Care - Surgery
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification. Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc…
Estimated: $118K - $150K a year
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant *SIGN-ON BONUS + ACTIVE CASELOAD* - W. Pasadena/South Houston
GREEN APPLE LLC —Pasadena, TX
A current/active license to practice Speech Language Pathology in the state of Texas. Adhere to all rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines and federal,…
Estimated: $72.7K - $92K a year
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Home Health Professionals —Deer Park, TX
We are *Joint Commission certified* and have been *in business for 15+ years*. WE OFFER VERY COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION* including premium medical/dental…
$78,000 - $85,000 a year
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Medical Assistant I / II - Rheumatology
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing…
Estimated: $35.9K - $45.4K a year
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)
Apara Autism Center —Pearland, TX
Complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and oversee implementation of direct services, direction, and family guidance. Completion of a master's degree.
$65,491.28 - $72,989.50 a year
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NIGHTS* Physician Assistant - Acute Care (Memorial Hermann Cypress/ICU)
UTHealth Houston —Cypress, TX
Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification. Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc…
Estimated: $115K - $145K a year
Administrative Assistant
International SOS Government Medical Services —Houston, TX
Professionally manage incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate departments or personnel. International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local…
Estimated: $48.9K - $62K a year
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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Developmental Rehab Services / Therapy For Kidz —Houston, TX
Currently hiring for HOME HEALTH SLP Assistants (SLPA) for Home Health Visits *for _*Active/Established patients*_for Daytime(H/B), Day Care & After-School…
$37 - $45 an hour
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Medical Assistant I, II, III General Surgery - Bellaire Station
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine…
Estimated: $40.3K - $51K a year
Front Office Assistant
Lighthouse Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery —Houston, TX
The Front Office Assistant is primarily responsible but not limited to answering phones, welcoming patients into the office, communicating with patients,…
Estimated: $32K - $40.5K a year
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Medical Office Receptionist
Cyfair Psychiatry —Houston, TX
Answer phone calls and address patient inquiries or concerns. Previous experience working as a medical receptionist or in a similar role is preferred.
$14 - $16 an hour
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Acute Care Physician Assistant- CV Surgery
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification. Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc…
Estimated: $118K - $150K a year
Medical Assistant I, II, III - Bellaire Obesity Medicine
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine…
Estimated: $40.3K - $51K a year
Optometry Receptionist
MedMDoncall —Sugar Land, TX
We are looking for receptionist with great customer service, excellent time management and an independent individual. Job Types: Part-time, Per diem.
$17.93 - $21.59 an hour
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Ophthalmic Assistant (Glaucoma Team)
Berkeley Eye Center —Houston, TX
Assist doctor with patient calls, pharmacy calls, etc; return all patient phone calls the same day received. Participate in duties interdepartmentally as deemed…
$19 - $24 an hour
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Medical Assistant I/II - Bellaire Multispecialty
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
This candidate will be taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, working with EMR to take patient medical history, assisting providers in exam rooms,…
Estimated: $36.3K - $45.9K a year
Medical Assistant I/II/III- CV Surgery- Bellaire
UTHealth Houston —Houston, TX
Schedules patients for follow up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing…
Estimated: $36.3K - $46K a year
Certified Medical Assistant - NW
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD —Houston, TX
Answer calls from patients, physicians, and pharmacies and take appropriate action. Knowledge of the healthcare field, the medical specialty of the office or…
$35,809 - $40,760 a year
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Physician Assistant - Surgical / Orthopedic Trauma Clinic

UTHealth Houston - Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time Estimated: $124K - $157K a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Employee discount
Gym membership

Qualifications

Blood sampling
BLS Certification
No experience needed
Master's degree
Surgery
Bachelor's degree
Patient care
2 years
PA-C

Full Job Description

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 advanced medical care to patients, in a surgical setting, in one or more specialized surgical areas under the direction of a surgeon.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Assesses patient’s medical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
3. Performs minor surgical procedures as delegated by the supervising physician.
4. Manages pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the faculty supervising physician.
5. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to anticipate complex patient problems specific to surgery while communicating information to supervising / attending physician.
6. Assists in collecting patient histories.
7. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
8. Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
9. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical/surgical information.
10. Provides guidance and instruction to patients on preventive health care or postsurgical care.
11. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
12. Enters chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
13. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
14. Responds to emergency situations.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

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 or specialty required by department
Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.

Minimum Education:

Master’s degree as Physician Assistant. Bachelor’s degree as 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; previous experience in a surgical specialty preferred.

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 job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

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: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.

For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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Healthcare Assistant jobs in Houston, TX

Physician Assistant - Surgical / Orthopedic Trauma Clinic

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA

Physician Assistant Acute Care - Surgery

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant SIGN-ON BONUS + ACTIVE CASELOAD - W. Pasadena/South Houston

Physical Therapist Assistant

Medical Assistant I / II - Rheumatology

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

NIGHTS* Physician Assistant - Acute Care (Memorial Hermann Cypress/ICU)

Administrative Assistant

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Medical Assistant I, II, III General Surgery - Bellaire Station

Front Office Assistant

Medical Office Receptionist

Acute Care Physician Assistant- CV Surgery

Medical Assistant I, II, III - Bellaire Obesity Medicine

Optometry Receptionist

Ophthalmic Assistant (Glaucoma Team)

Medical Assistant I/II - Bellaire Multispecialty

Medical Assistant I/II/III- CV Surgery- Bellaire

Certified Medical Assistant - NW

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