Medical Assistant Bilingual - Northline
Legacy Community Health
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
- $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
- Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
- Subsidized Gym Membership
- And much more!
- Role Highlights: Engage with a pioneering team that integrates cutting-edge practices in patient care, ensuring timely access and continuity.
- Impact: Propel whole-person care by equipping patients with breakthrough self-management skills.
- Growth Opportunities: Flourish in an environment committed to continuous advancement, with access to loan repayment programs.
- Collaborative Environment: Thrive within a dynamic team that values data-driven approaches and agile methodologies to innovate healthcare delivery.
- Mission-Driven: Contribute to a mission of transforming community healthcare for a better future.
- Conduct patient interviews to gather medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
- Accurately record patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Collect and document laboratory specimens, ensuring proper handling and preparation for testing.
- Assist physicians in examining and treating patients, including handing instruments and performing tasks such as injections and suture removal.
- Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patient examinations.
- Clean, sterilize instruments, and manage contaminated supplies.
- Engage in phone consultations with clients regarding test results and health concerns.
- Process laboratory specimens, ensuring accurate labeling and packaging for lab pick-up.
- Perform phlebotomy and other diagnostic tests as required.
- Administer medications orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, and topically as ordered.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of patient care procedures and outcomes.
- Manage exam room inventories, checking for expired stock and replacing sharps containers and biohazard waste as necessary.
- Contribute to OSHA compliance through participation in Hazard Communication and Accident Prevention programs.
- Participate actively in the Performance Improvement Program, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Uphold the dignity and respect of all patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- BLS/CPR Certification mandatory.
- Up to one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Proficient in communication and customer service skills.
- Basic skills in front desk, clerical, or healthcare support.
- Ability to collaborate with clinical staff and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
- Commitment to preventive healthcare and team-based delivery concepts.
- Experience working with computers and Microsoft Office applications.
- Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish is required.
- Phlebotomy skills are considered advantageous.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records is preferred.