Medical Assistant - Float

Wellness Pointe; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Bilingual in Spanish

Job summary

Wellness Pointe in Texas is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed staff, facilitate patient care, and assist with exams and routine procedures. The role includes taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and coordinating basic laboratory tasks, with Spanish language skills preferred.

The position requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years in a medical setting, plus a valid Texas driver’s license. Equal opportunity employer with confidential patient handling.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Typically requires 1 - 2 years experience in a medical setting
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute
• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality.
• Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

• Interviews both English and Spanish speaking patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments. Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Gives injections or treatments, and coordinates routine laboratory tests.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Medical staff practices

Interpret orders

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Bilingual in Spanish- $300 Sign on Bonus

Company Description

At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

Job Description

In this role, the Medical Assistant provides assistive care to patients. Facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care, supports the professional role of the licensed staff, and provides support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Interviews both English and Spanish speaking patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments. Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Gives injections or treatments, and coordinates routine laboratory tests.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Typically requires 1 - 2 years experience in a medical setting
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute
• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality.
• Spanish speaking preferred

Skills:

• Familiar with goals and general methods of practices used by medical staff.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and carry out orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, visitors and patients; and accept supervision/direction.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
• Must be able to maintain a pleasant and professional attitude toward patients and personnel.
• Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills

Additional Information

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.