Medical Assistant

About Us

Galileo is a team-based medical practice working to improve the quality and affordability of health care for all. Operating across 50 states, Galileo offers high-touch, data-driven, multi-specialty, longitudinal care to diverse and complex patients—on the phone, in the home, and everywhere in between. Regional and national health plans, employers, and Fortune 500 organizations trust Galileo as the leading solution to improve population health. Founded by Dr. Tom X. Lee, the healthcare pioneer behind One Medical and Epocrates, Galileo is a team of leading innovators from healthcare, technology, and human-centered design. Our mission is to apply that talent and scientific thinking to transform society by solving our largest, toughest healthcare problems, while at the same time bringing patient and provider closer.

About the Role

The Medical Assistant is an integral part of our care team, owning patient relationships and quarter backing a collaborative care plan that drives meaningful impact in our patients’ lives. We’re looking for a teammate who is an innate people person, loves helping others, and has a knack for tenacious problem solving.

This is an in office role, supporting our clinic in Starbase, TX. Our clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm CST.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Room patients efficiently, obtaining and documenting vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height) in the EHR

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection for laboratory testing following proper phlebotomy protocols

• Administer immunizations and injections per physician orders while maintaining accurate vaccine records

• Assist providers with minor procedures and examinations as needed

• Collect and process specimens for laboratory analysis

• Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care as directed by providers

• Document patient interactions, clinical data, and care activities accurately in the electronic health record

• Maintain examination room cleanliness, organization, and adequate supply levels

• Manage inventory of clinical supplies and medications, placing orders as needed

• Ensure proper sterilization and maintenance of medical equipment

• Follow infection control protocols and maintain compliance with safety standards

About You

You are a creative problem solver and a compassionate provider of support. Your service mindset and deep desire to create meaningful, positive impact, drive you to build trusting relationships. Leveraging both your intrapersonal relationship skills as well as technical clinical skills, you are most fulfilled when you are improving the lives of your patients and bettering your community.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following or equivalent experience:

• At least 2 years clinical experience as LPN or CMA

• Experience with phlebotomy and injections (vaccines)

• Reliable access to personal transportation

• For the safety of our patients and staff, employees in this role must be fully vaccinated with all necessary vaccinations. This includes a booster for a completed COVID-19 vaccination

• Strong people skills and the ability to connect with anyone

• Creative problem-solving skills that can be leveraged to empower others and impeccable organizational skills that foster reliability and trustworthiness for colleagues and patients alike

• Strong communication skills, especially the ability to translate complex ideas into simple language

• A "hospitality mindset" and track record of creating memorable experiences for others, embodying a true joy in serving others

Please note: Every application is thoroughly reviewed by a real person, including the response to the application question. We highly encourage you to be thoughtful in your responses.

Compensation: $22 per hour

Benefits Offered:

• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Health Savings Account + match

• Company paid STD/LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance

• Paid Family Leave

• 401K + match

• Paid Time Off

Physical Requirements: Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation: This is primarily a sedentary position. Physical requirements may include lifting up to 10 pounds, manual dexterity, near/far visual acuity, keyboarding, the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech, sitting, standing, walking, and screen usage 8 or more hours per day.

How We Hire

Galileo Health is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

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