Medical Assistant Bilingual - School Clinic

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 :

• Galena Park Almatha Clark Taylor - 13490 Bonham St, Houston, TX 77015 Medical Assistant Bilingual - School Clinic (Job Overview) Schedule : Monday-Thursday (7AM-4 : 15PM) and Friday (7AM-3PM) Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their families?
• At Legacy Community Health, we're thrilled to invite you to be part of our vibrant team as a School Based Health Medical Assistant.
• This role is your chance to expand your skillset in a dynamic school-based environment, working closely with medical providers to ensure the best care for our community.
• Your presence will be pivotal in facilitating patient registration and supporting clinic operations alongside a passionate team.
• Embrace a multifaceted clinic-based role with diverse job duties, allowing you to grow professionally.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of medical professionals who value each other's contributions.
• Engage in direct patient care and administrative tasks, making a real difference every day.
• Contribute to the growth and development of our school-based programs, impacting young lives.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to community healthcare, where your work truly matters.
• Key Responsibilities Maintain and create patient accounts / records within our medical software program, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Assess the accuracy of demographic and policy information within patient accounts.
• Photocopy patients' identification and insurance cards as appropriate, maintaining confidentiality.
• Review provider schedules and screen patient financial / demographic information for accuracy to ensure seamless care.
• Ensure clients do not have another payer source, helping them navigate their healthcare journey.
• Refer patients to eligibility coordinators in Legacy Clinics to provide them with the support they need.
• Complete all necessary paperwork meticulously, contributing to smooth clinic operations.
• Answer incoming calls and route them appropriately, ensuring excellent communication.
• Perform client intake and notify appropriate staff, facilitating a welcoming clinic environment.
• Follow appointment procedures as set by management, ensuring consistency and reliability.
• Complete opening and closing procedures, maintaining an orderly clinic space.
• Keep the clinic lobby straight and orderly, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
• Assist the school-based clinic nurse practitioner in performing clinic operational tasks, fostering teamwork.
• Work with the team in ongoing clinic development and implementation, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Document all client care / contact timely, ensuring accurate records and effective care delivery.
• Assess needs of clinic clients and parents, providing compassionate support and guidance.
• Consult with clients by telephone, offering assistance and information as needed.
• Participate in clinic public health education and registration activities, promoting health awareness.
• Assist with follow-up of lab results and testing results, ensuring timely communication with patients.
• Perform phlebotomy duties as needed, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and performance reviews, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, setting the foundation for your career in healthcare.
• BLS / CPR certification, ensuring you are prepared to respond in emergency situations.
• Completion of Medical Assisting program at an accredited school (certification preferred), equipping you with essential skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and self-direction.
• Ability to multitask, balancing various responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to function and communicate with a wide range of educational and social backgrounds, embracing diversity.
• Ability to learn and use electronic medical record software, enhancing clinic efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize, ensuring timely and effective care delivery.
• Bilingual preferred, enhancing communication with diverse patient populations.
• 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 :

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