Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities

About the Position

The Senior Certified Medical Assistant serves to facilitate the organization's ability to support patient care safely, efficiently, and effectively. This position promotes and provides education, observation, and data collection to drive desired outcomes as determined through clinical leadership.

Location

Legacy - San Jacinto Clinic 4301 Garth Rd, 77076

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for training new and existing medical assistant team members to ensure competencies.
• Performs routine chart audits to validate appropriate documentation/practice of the medical assistants.
• Performs tasks of a Medical Assistant two shifts every pay period.
• Assists RNM in the assessment, planning, and implementation of comprehensive clinical training programs to meet the orientation and ongoing competency and professional development needs of the medical assistant staff across all service lines. 
• Provides guidance to preceptors and serves as role model by providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to medical assistants.
• Assists RNM in implementation of education and workflow changes/updates for the medical assistant team.
• Identifies, collects, and reports clinical safety, quality, and training deficiencies that affect staff’s ability to fulfill their job responsibilities.
• Works within the context of a primary care medical home, applying a team-based approach to care while working in partnership with patients/families to promote timely access to care, understanding of patient care that is culturally sensitive and language appropriate, continuity of care, and the improvement of the whole-person through the teaching of appropriate self-management skills

Shift Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 5pm

Specialties

• Family Practice

About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information. 

Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to 10 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Registered or Certified as a Medical Assistant required from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience
• Basic Life Support certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Subsidized gym membership
• 24-hour travel assistance
• Paid Time Off 
• PTO Exchange Program
• Company holidays (9 days 1 floating day)
• Bereavement Leave
• And more

Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Apply today.

Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.

Salary : $20 - $26