Medical Assistant

Description

Medical Assistant

Location: Willis, Texas 77318

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About This Opportunity

Join Lone Star Family Health Center as a Medical Assistant and make a direct impact on patient care every day. In this rewarding role, you'll be the vital link between patients and our clinical team, ensuring every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care. If you're bilingual, detail-oriented, and passionate about healthcare, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care and ensure a safe, clean clinical environment with adequate supplies
• Conduct pre-visit planning and initiate screening protocols, identifying tests and vaccines due per UDS measures and CDC immunization guidelines
• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, recording visit reasons and medical history, performing medication reconciliation, and verifying allergies and recent medical visits
• Perform blood draws, heel sticks, and waived tests with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring proper patient identification and order verification
• Prepare and label laboratory specimens completely according to policy guidelines
• Monitor patient flow through the clinic, communicating delays and expectations to providers and patients
• Facilitate continuity of care by scheduling appointments, coordinating with the healthcare team, and maintaining clear communication through phone, written reports, and electronic messaging
• Assist with medication fills, durable medical equipment (DME) requests, and referral processing
• Provide professional chaperone support during sensitive procedures including breast exams, pelvic exams, and well-child visits
• Gather instruments and materials for procedures and provide procedural assistance to medical providers
• Clean, prepare, and sterilize instruments following standard precautions and autoclave protocols
• Maintain strict infection control practices including proper hand hygiene, PPE use, biohazard waste disposal, and safe injection techniques
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
• Assist with patient translation and help distribute patient communications

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required for direct patient care)
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in clinical tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential
• Previous experience in a clinical or healthcare setting
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems

Why Join Lone Star Family Health Center?

Lone Star Family Health Center is committed to providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare to our community. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share your passion for patient care. We value our staff and invest in creating a supportive, collaborative work environment where you can grow your career in healthcare.