Bilingual Medical Assistant: Growth, CME, PTO & Benefits

Spring Branch Community Health Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

FTCA malpractice coverage

PTO and paid holidays

CME allowance

Professional development assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with employer matching

License and BLS renewal reimbursement

Job summary

Spring Branch Community Health Center seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under licensed clinicians. The MA will document visits, prepare patients for exams, and assist providers during evaluations, while maintaining a safe, clean environment and supporting SBCHC’s mission.

Ideal candidates possess CMA certification, BLS, and bilingual English/Spanish skills, with experience in busy healthcare settings. Shifts may include evenings and weekends based on clinic needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved high school or GED equivalent.
• Medical assistant certificate required; CMA preferred.
• Current BLS or equivalent required.
• Experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and injections per protocols.
• Complete prior authorizations and process refills under supervision.
• Document patient encounters and vitals in the EHR.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain room cleanliness and supplies; enforce infection control.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical assistant certification

BLS certification

Patient communication

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Job description

Spring Branch Community Health Center seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under licensed clinicians. The MA will document visits, prepare patients for exams, and assist providers during evaluations, while maintaining a safe, clean environment and supporting SBCHC’s mission.

Ideal candidates possess CMA certification, BLS, and bilingual English/Spanish skills, with experience in busy healthcare settings. Shifts may include evenings and weekends based on clinic needs.