Medical Assistant Bilingual - Northline (Obstetrics)

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 Northline - 5598-A1 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076

Medical Assistant Bilingual - Northline (Obstetrics) - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-4:30PM or 7:30AM-6PM)

Are you ready to bring your passion for healthcare to a place where you can truly make a difference? At Legacy Community Health, we’re more than just a healthcare provider—we're a family united by a shared mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to our community. As a Bilingual Medical Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our team, helping to create meaningful connections with patients while supporting our providers in delivering exceptional care.

• Role Highlights: Be hands-on in patient care by assisting with exams, preparing treatment rooms, and ensuring a clean, well-stocked environment.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in patient health by administering injections, drawing blood, and helping with diagnostic tests.
• Community Focus: Work in a mission-driven environment that prioritizes relationships, collaboration, and community impact.
• Growth Opportunities: Unlock mentorship and professional development opportunities to grow your career in healthcare.
• Team Dynamics: Join a supportive, close-knit team where your contributions are recognized and celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Record medical history, vital statistics, and test results accurately in electronic medical records.
• Collect and prepare blood, tissue, or other specimens for laboratory testing.
• Assist physicians during patient examinations, ensuring all instruments and materials are readily available.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms by ensuring cleanliness and restocking supplies.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, and manage contaminated supplies following safety protocols.
• Conduct phone consultations with patients regarding test results and health concerns.
• Process specimens with proper labeling and prepare them for lab pickups.
• Perform phlebotomy and other diagnostic tests as required.
• Administer medications, including oral, intramuscular, SubQ, and topical, as ordered by the provider.
• Ensure proper documentation of all patient care activities.
• Stock exam rooms with necessary supplies, check for expired items, and manage waste appropriately.
• Participate in OSHA compliance programs and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
• Foster a respectful and courteous environment for patients and staff alike.
• Collaborate within a primary care medical home model to deliver comprehensive care.
• Attend safety training programs and adhere to established safety protocols.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in compliance with Legacy and governmental standards.
• Report any safety concerns promptly and follow exposure control plans as required.
• Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment to ensure a safe work environment.
• Participate in annual education programs and take on 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 b