Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join the team at Lone Star Family Health Center as a Medical Assistant , where you’ll play a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients. This is a permanent, full-time position in a supportive clinical environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and patient-centered service. You’ll work closely with providers and staff to ensure patients receive timely, efficient care in accordance with clinic policies and quality standards.

Schedule :

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked clinical environment to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Conduct pre-visit planning and initiate screenings to identify necessary labs, vaccines, or tests based on UDS measures and CDC guidelines.
• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining vital signs, reviewing the reason for visit, completing medication reconciliation, verifying allergies and pharmacy, and documenting recent ER visits or hospitalizations.
• Perform blood draws, heel sticks, waived tests, and corresponding quality control procedures while ensuring accurate patient identification and order verification.
• Accurately label and process laboratory specimens according to clinic policies and standards.
• Monitor and manage patient flow, communicating delays and expectations clearly with providers and patients.
• Coordinate continuity of care through scheduling, patient outreach, and communication with the healthcare team via phone, written, or electronic means.
• Assist with medication refills, durable medical equipment (DME) requests, and specialist referrals as needed.
• Provide chaperone support during sensitive exams, including breast, pelvic, and testicular exams.
• Set up and assist with in-office procedures by gathering instruments, materials, and providing provider support during the visit.
• Clean, prepare, and process instruments for sterilization in compliance with infection control standards and autoclave procedures.
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols, including hand hygiene, PPE use, safe injection practices, and proper biohazard disposal.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient medical records.
• Provide translation and support with patient communication as needed to ensure comprehension and engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Medical Assistant training or certification preferred 
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization dedicated to community health. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) or retirement savings options
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A collaborative, supportive workplace focused on patient care