Sr Certified Medical Assistant Bilingual - School Clinics (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: KIPP School-Based Clinics

Sr Certified Medical Assistant Bilingual - School Clinics (Pedi) - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Thursday (7AM-4:15PM) | Friday (7AM-3PM)

Welcome to Legacy Community Health, where we're not just a healthcare organization—we're a close-knit community with a shared passion for making a meaningful impact. We're excited to invite you to our KIPP School-Based clinics, where your skills, compassion, and dedication will truly shine.

As a Senior Certified Medical Assistant, you are at the heart of our mission to provide outstanding healthcare. You will play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive care that is safe, efficient, and effective while supporting our medical team and fostering an environment of learning and growth.

• Impactful Role: Facilitate patient care and drive positive outcomes through education, observation, and data collection.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a dedicated team that promotes shared vision and goals.
• Growth Opportunities: Engage in mentorship and training, enhancing both personal and professional development.
• Community Focus: Be part of a mission-driven organization that values the health and well-being of our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Train new and existing medical assistant team members to ensure competencies.
• Promote shared vision and goals through effective working relationships.
• Perform routine chart audits to validate documentation and practices.
• Complete Regional Nurse Manager (RNM) training and attend assigned meetings.
• Perform Medical Assistant tasks two shifts every pay period.
• Promote effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Participate in monthly inventory reconciliation of supplies, medications, and vaccines.
• Maintain work area and equipment according to Legacy and government standards.
• Ensure safety in the patient’s environment and equipment.
• Report safety concerns promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Follow exposure control plans and protective barrier equipment procedures.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document activities and maintenance.
• Assist in the assessment, planning, and implementation of clinical training programs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to preceptors and team members.
• Assist in implementing education and workflow changes for the medical assistant team.
• Identify, collect, and report clinical safety, quality, and training deficiencies.
• Collaborate regularly with management to report findings.
• May serve as the Vaccines for Children program coordinator.
• Work within a primary care medical home using a team-based approach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered or Certified as a Medical Assistant required from an accredited school.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience required.
• Minimum of one year experience as LCH Medical Assistant preferred.
• Prior experience as medical assistant or similar capacity such as patient care technician or certified nursing assistant, preferred.
• Basic front desk, clerical, or support specialist skills/experience helpful.
• Ability to work with clinical staff, multitask within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to the concepts of preventive health care programs and team approach to health care delivery.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Experience working with computers.
• Experience working in electronic medical records.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all medical assistant duties and responsibilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish 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 ye