Medical Assistant Bilingual - Sharpstown (Pedi)

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 Southwest - 6441 High Star Dr. Houston, TX 77074

Medical Assistant Bilingual - Sharpstown (Pedi) - Job Overview

Schedule: Rotating Schedule (12hr shifts and weekends)

Are you ready to bring your passion for healthcare to a place where your work truly matters? At Legacy Community Health, we’re not just a healthcare provider—we’re a family. A family united by a shared mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve. As a Bilingual Medical Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in creating meaningful connections with patients and ensuring they receive the exceptional care they deserve.

Here’s what makes this opportunity special:

• Hands-On Patient Care: Be directly involved in patient care by assisting with exams, preparing treatment rooms, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked environment.
• Community Impact: Make a tangible difference by administering injections, drawing blood, and assisting with diagnostic tests to support patient health.
• Mission-Driven Work: Join a team deeply committed to serving underserved communities with compassion and respect.
• Opportunities for Growth: Take advantage of mentorship and professional development programs to advance your career in healthcare.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a supportive and close-knit team where your contributions are valued and celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview patients to gather their medical history and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Accurately record medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
• Collect and prepare blood, tissue, or other specimens for lab testing with proper labeling.
• Assist physicians during patient exams, ensuring all necessary instruments and materials are available.
• Prepare treatment rooms by maintaining cleanliness and restocking supplies as needed.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Conduct phone consultations with patients regarding test results and health concerns.
• Perform phlebotomy and other diagnostic tests as required by the provider.
• Administer medications, including oral, intramuscular, SubQ, and topical, as directed.
• Ensure detailed and accurate documentation of all patient care activities.
• Stock exam rooms with necessary supplies, monitor for expired items, and manage waste appropriately.
• Contribute to OSHA compliance and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Foster a respectful, courteous, and welcoming environment for patients and team members.
• Collaborate within a primary care medical home model to deliver comprehensive and coordinated care.
• Attend required safety training programs and adhere to established safety protocols.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in compliance with Legacy and governmental standards.
• Report safety concerns promptly and follow exposure control plans as required.
• Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in annual education programs and take on additional 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 required.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records, preferred.

About Legacy Community Health

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