Senior Certified Medical Assistant - LMC

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health center dedicated to improving community wellness as a Senior Certified Medical Assistant. In this vital role, you will facilitate patient care, provide essential training, and ensure the highest standards of clinical practice among your peers. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care provided. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can thrive professionally while making a significant difference in the lives of community members. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to drive positive change, this opportunity 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

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical Training

Patient Care

Coaching and Mentoring

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification as a Medical Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

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

1. Responsible for training new and existing medical assistant team members to ensure competencies.
2. Performs routine chart audits to validate appropriate documentation/practice of the medical assistants.
3. Performs tasks of a Medical Assistant two shifts every pay period.
4. 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.
5. Provides guidance to preceptors and serves as a role model by providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to medical assistants.
6. Assists RNM in implementation of education and workflow changes/updates for the medical assistant team.
7. Identifies, collects, and reports clinical safety, quality, and training deficiencies that affect staff’s ability to fulfill their job responsibilities.
8. 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

1. Monday - Friday
2. 8am - 5pm

Specialities

1. 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, 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

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Registered or Certified as a Medical Assistant required from an accredited school.
3. Minimum 2 years clinical experience
4. Basic Life Support certification
5. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
2. Long-Term Disability insurance
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. 403(b) retirement plan
5. Employee Assistance Plan
6. Subsidized gym membership
7. 24-hour travel assistance
8. Paid Time Off
9. PTO Exchange Program
10. Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
11. Bereavement Leave
12. 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 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.