Senior Certified Medical Assistant - LMC

Legacy Community Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization dedicated to community wellness as a Senior Certified Medical Assistant. In this vital role, you will support patient care, educate staff, and ensure high-quality clinical practices. Your expertise will help shape the future of healthcare delivery in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to comprehensive care, you will play a key role in empowering patients and improving their overall health outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact lives positively.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee Assistance Plan

24-hour travel assistance

Paid Time Off

PTO Exchange Program

Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma and certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor medical assistant team members for competency.
• Perform routine chart audits and assist in clinical training programs.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Training

Team Collaboration

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Senior Certified Medical Assistant - LMC

Medical Assistant - Houston, TX - Full Time

Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities

About the Position

The Senior Certified Medical Assistant serves to facilitate the organization's ability to support patient care safely, efficiently, and effectively. This position promotes and provides education, observation, and data collection to drive desired outcomes as determined through clinical leadership.

Location:
Legacy Montrose Clinic - 1415 California St, Houston TX 77006

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for training new and existing medical assistant team members to ensure competencies.
• Performs routine chart audits to validate appropriate documentation/practice of the medical assistants.
• Performs tasks of a Medical Assistant two shifts every pay period.
• Assists RNM in the assessment, planning, and implementation of comprehensive clinical training programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency and professional development needs of the medical assistant staff across all service lines.
• Provides guidance to preceptors and serves as role model by providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to medical assistants.
• Assists RNM in implementation of education and workflow changes/updates for the medical assistant team.
• Identifies, collects, and reports clinical safety, quality, and training deficiencies that affect staff’s ability to fulfill their job responsibilities.
• Works within the context of a primary care medical home, applying a team-based approach to care while working in partnership with patients/families to promote timely access to care, understanding of patient care that is culturally sensitive and language appropriate, continuity of care, and the improvement of the whole-person through the teaching of appropriate self-management skills.

Shift Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 5pm

Specialties

• Infectious Disease & Specialty

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. 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
• Registered or Certified as a Medical Assistant required from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience
• Basic Life Support certification

Benefits

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

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

Apply today.

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