Medical Assistant Bilingual - LSW

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health center as a Bilingual Pediatric Medical Assistant. In this role, you will assist in patient care, perform various clinical tasks, and support our mission of driving healthy change in the community. Legacy Community Health is committed to providing comprehensive care and empowering patients.

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

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• High school diploma or equivalent and Medical Assistant certification needed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in exams and minor office procedures.
• Interview patients to gather medical information.
• Collect laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Patient Interviewing

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities

About the Position

The Bilingual English/Spanish Pediatric 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 Southwest Clinic - 6441 High Star, Houston TX 77074

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 treatpatients, 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

• Mon-Thur 10a - 6:30p
• Fri 8a - 4:30p

Specialties

• Pediatrics

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, 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.

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