Medical Assistant - Montrose (Infectious Disease)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
• $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
• Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

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

Medical Assistant Bilingual - Montrose (Infectious Disease) - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday (9AM-8PM) | Tuesdays Off | Wednesday-Friday (9AM-8PM)

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? At Legacy Community Health, we're more than just a healthcare facility; we're a family committed to providing compassionate care to our community. As a Bilingual Infectious Disease Medical Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in our mission, supporting our providers and ensuring our patients receive the best care possible.

• Role Highlights: You'll assist in all exams and minor office procedures, maintaining a well-stocked and clean exam environment.
• Impactful Work: Be a crucial part of our patients' healthcare journey by administering injections, drawing blood, and more.
• Community Focus: Join a team that values relationships and collaboration, working together to make a difference.
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from mentorship and personal development as you grow with us.
• Team Dynamics: Work in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview patients to gather medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Record medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
• Collect and prepare blood, tissue, or other specimens for testing.
• Assist physicians during patient examinations, providing instruments and materials as needed.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and supply restocking.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and manage contaminated supplies.
• Conduct phone consultations regarding test results and health concerns.
• Process specimens, ensuring proper labeling and packaging for lab pickup.
• Perform phlebotomy and other diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications as ordered, including oral, intramuscular, SubQ, and topical.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care activities.
• Stock exam rooms with supplies, checking for expired items, and managing waste.
• Participate in OSHA compliance programs and performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote a respectful and courteous environment for all patients and staff.
• Work collaboratively within a primary care medical home model.
• Attend safety training programs and adhere to safety protocols.
• Maintain work area and equipment per Legacy and governmental standards.
• Report safety concerns promptly and follow exposure control plans.
• Demonstrate proper use of protective equipment and maintain a safe environment.
• Attend annual education programs and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• BLS/CPR Certification required
• Up to one year experience
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Basic front desk, clerical or healthcare support specialist skills/experience
• Ability to work with clinical staff, works well under pressure, and multitask within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to the concepts of preventive health care and team approach to health care delivery
• Experience working with computers
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Phlebotomy skills preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records, preferred.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in e