Care Team Assistant- LSC

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving community health. As a Care Team Assistant, you will provide essential clinical and clerical support in a dynamic environment. Your role will involve assisting with patient interactions, managing medical records, and ensuring a clean and organized treatment space. This position not only allows you to contribute to quality patient care but also empowers you to make a significant impact on the health and wellness of your community. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to be part of a team that values compassion and quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Subsidized gym membership

24-hour travel assistance

Paid Time Off

PTO Exchange Program

Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• 2 years of experience in an ambulatory clinical setting needed.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and treatments.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Record Management

Communication Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

2 years of experience in ambulatory clinical setting

Job description

Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities

About the Position

The Care Team Assistant at Legacy Community Health provides both clinical and clerical support to the team. You will ensure that we provide quality and compassionate evidence-based care in a Patient Centered Medical Home environment by assisting with phone calls, lab results, pre-visit planning, medication management, and more.

Location: Legacy Santa Clara Clinic - 5616 Lawndale, Houston TX 77023

Key Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, height, and weight in order to record information in medical records
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens; log the specimens; and prepare them for testing
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
• Perform phone consultations with clients regarding test results and health concerns

Shift Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 5pm

About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.

Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to 10 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification or equivalent
  • Can substitute with 2 years of experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• 2 years of experience in ambulatory clinical setting
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Subsidized gym membership
• 24-hour travel assistance
• Paid Time Off
• PTO Exchange Program
• Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
• Bereavement Leave
• And more

Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Apply today.

Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.