Medical Assistant Bilingual - Sharpstown (OB/GYN)

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual OB/GYN Medical Assistant supports providers and a collaborative primary care medical home team in delivering compassionate, timely, culturally sensitive, language-appropriate, whole-person care. The role assists with examinations, minor office procedures, laboratory services, diagnostic tests, medications, and patient education while helping maintain organized, safe clinical processes and a respectful experience for patients and families. The Medical Assistant builds trusted relationships with patients, providers, and team members; supports continuity and prevention; and contributes to quality improvement, safety, and OSHA compliance. The position is based at Legacy Southwest, 6441 High Star Dr., Houston, TX 77074, and follows a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS/CPR certification.
Up to one year of experience required.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Basic front desk, clerical, or healthcare support specialist skills or experience.
Ability to work with clinical staff, work well under pressure, and multitask within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to preventive health care and a team approach to healthcare delivery.
Computer experience, including experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Up to three years of experience.
Phlebotomy skills.
Experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Record medical history, vital statistics, test results, and other patient care information in medical records.
Collect, log, document, label, process, and prepare blood, tissue, and other specimens for testing or laboratory pickup.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment by providing instruments and materials.
Give injections, administer ordered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and topical medications, and remove sutures as directed.
Prepare examination rooms by cleaning, restocking, and ensuring equipment is properly functioning.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Provide phone consultation regarding test results and health concerns.
Perform phlebotomy and other diagnostic tests as needed.
Maintain exam room supplies, check for expired items, and replace sharps containers and biohazard waste as needed.
Assist with programs such as Hazard Communication and Accident Prevention plans associated with OSHA compliance.
Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
Promote effective working relationships and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet department goals.
Apply a team-based medical home approach, partnering with patients and families to promote timely access, culturally sensitive and language-appropriate care, continuity, whole-person improvement, and self-management education.
Attend required safety training and annual education programs, and remain knowledgeable about general, department-specific, and job-related hazards.
Operate assigned equipment and perform procedures safely as instructed.
Maintain work areas and equipment according to Legacy and government policies and requirements.
Use proper body mechanics, check patient environments and equipment for safety, promptly report safety concerns, and institute appropriate control measures.
Follow exposure control plans for blood-borne and airborne pathogens and use protective barrier equipment and Universal Precautions correctly.
Perform other duties as assigned.