Medical Assistant - Acres Homes (Pediatrics)

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

At Legacy Community Health, the Pediatrics Medical Assistant plays a pivotal role in providing compassionate care, supporting providers, and ensuring patients receive the best care possible. This role involves assisting in exams and minor office procedures, maintaining a well-stocked and clean exam environment, administering injections, drawing blood, and being a crucial part of patients' healthcare journeys. The team values relationships, collaboration, mentorship, and personal development. Legacy Community Health is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, with nearly 40 years of experience delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, Legacy is committed to strategic growth and community investment, innovating care delivery to connect communities to health. The organization's mission is 'Driving healthy change in our communities,' and team members are expected to be approachable & collaborative, driven & committed, and perceptive & thoughtful communicators.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Phlebotomy skills preferred
Experience with electronic medical records, preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview patients to gather medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Record medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
Collect and prepare blood, tissue, or other specimens for testing.
Assist physicians during patient examinations, providing instruments and materials as needed.
Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness and supply restocking.
Clean and sterilize instruments and manage contaminated supplies.
Conduct phone consultations regarding test results and health concerns.
Process specimens, ensuring proper labeling and packaging for lab pickup.
Perform phlebotomy and other diagnostic tests.
Administer medications as ordered, including oral, intramuscular, SubQ, and topical.
Ensure proper documentation of patient care activities.
Stock exam rooms with supplies, checking for expired items, and managing waste.
Participate in OSHA compliance programs and performance improvement initiatives.
Promote a respectful and courteous environment for all patients and staff.
Work collaboratively within a primary care medical home model.
Attend safety training programs and adhere to safety protocols.
Maintain work area and equipment per Legacy and governmental standards.
Report safety concerns promptly and follow exposure control plans.
Demonstrate proper use of protective equipment and maintain a safe environment.
Attend annual education programs and perform other duties as assigned.