Medical Assistant Bilingual. - LGD

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading Federally Qualified Health Center focused on improving community health. As a Bilingual English/Spanish Family Medicine Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in patient care by assisting providers, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals while working in a supportive and empowering atmosphere. If you're passionate about health and wellness and want to contribute to meaningful change, this role 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

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in exams and minor office procedures.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs for records.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical Assistant skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities

About the Position

The Bilingual English/Spanish Family Medicine Medical Assistant at Legacy Community Health assists providers in all exams and minor office procedures. You will also be responsible for maintaining supply inventory in exam rooms as well as cleaning and sterilizing equipment. As part of your role, you may also be required to give injections and draw blood.

Location
Legacy Gulfton Dashwood Clinic - 5420 Dashwood, Houston TX 77081

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

Specialties

• Family Medicine

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, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests and HIV/AIDS screening. 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. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Medical Assistant or certificate of Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

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.