Medical Assistant Bilingual Float - East Houston
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: Various Legacy Clinics
Medical Assistant Bilingual Float - East Houston (Job Overview)
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM)
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare? As a Bilingual Medical Assistant - Float, you'll play a vital role in ensuring quality care across multiple clinics, supporting our providers, and enriching patient experiences. We invite you to join our family, where your passion meets purpose.
- Role Highlights: Assist providers during exams and minor procedures, ensuring seamless patient care.
- Key Features: Maintain and manage supply inventory, and ensure exam rooms are well-equipped.
- Work Environment Benefits: Enjoy a dynamic role that covers multiple clinics, requiring travel and offering variety in your daily routine.
- Impact and Growth Opportunities: Be part of a mission-driven team that values personal development and offers growth opportunities, including potential loan repayment programs.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with a diverse team to deliver holistic care, emphasizing a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient interviews to gather medical information and vital signs.
- Record medical histories, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
- Assist physicians during patient examinations, including administering injections and removing sutures.
- Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness.
- Handle phone consultations regarding test results and health concerns.
- Perform phlebotomy and administer medications as ordered.
- Ensure all exam rooms are well-stocked and manage biohazard waste appropriately.
- Participate in safety training and performance improvement programs.
- Promote effective teamwork and communication within the department.
- Maintain a safe environment and adhere to OSHA compliance standards.
- Demonstrate respect and professionalism towards patients and colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- BLS/CPR Certification required.
- Up to one year of experience in a similar role.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Basic front desk or healthcare support skills.
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Commitment to preventive health care and team collaboration.
- Experience with computers and 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 every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:
Approachable & Collaborative
We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.
Driven & Committed
We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.
Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators
We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.