Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Spring Branch Community Health Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Community Health Center seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in examinations, document encounters, prepare patients, and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.

The MA will handle patient intake, vitals, specimens, and post-visit tasks while adhering to scope of practice and confidentiality requirements. Multilingual English/Spanish is required; experience in FQHCs is preferred. Evening and weekend shifts may be needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved high school or GED equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certificate strongly preferred.
• Current BLS or BLS equivalent.
• Medical Assistant experience in Federally Qualified Health Centers preferred.
• Multilingual, English/Spanish required.
• Available for all shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist during examinations.
• Document patient encounters and vitals in the EHR.
• Prepare charts and collect specimens as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and supply levels in patient rooms.
• Assist licensed professionals during procedures and exams.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and adhere to scope of practice.

Skills

Multilingual English/Spanish

Documentation

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

BLS certification

Job description

Spring Branch Community Health Center seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in examinations, document encounters, prepare patients, and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment.

The MA will handle patient intake, vitals, specimens, and post-visit tasks while adhering to scope of practice and confidentiality requirements. Multilingual English/Spanish is required; experience in FQHCs is preferred. Evening and weekend shifts may be needed.