Medical Assistant
About This Opportunity
Join Lone Star Family Health Center as a Medical Assistant and make a direct impact on patient care and community health. In this role, you'll be the vital link between patients and our medical team, providing compassionate care while ensuring smooth clinic operations. If you're detail-oriented, patient-focused, and passionate about healthcare, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked clinical environment following all safety protocols
- Conduct pre-visit planning and initiate screening protocols, identifying due tests and vaccines per UDS measures and CDC immunization guidelines
- Prepare patients for examination by obtaining vital signs, recording visit reason and medical history, performing medication reconciliation, and verifying allergies and recent medical events
- Perform blood draws, heel sticks, and waived laboratory tests with accuracy and attention to patient identification and order verification
- Prepare and label laboratory specimens according to policy guidelines to ensure accuracy and traceability
- Monitor patient flow throughout the clinic and communicate updates regarding delays and wait times to providers and patients
- Support continuity of care by scheduling appointments, coordinating with the healthcare team, and facilitating patient and family communications
- Assist with medication management, DME procurement, and referral coordination
- Provide professional chaperone services for sensitive examinations and procedures
- Gather and prepare instruments and materials needed for clinical procedures and assist providers as requested
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and equipment following standard precautions and autoclave protocols
- Implement strict infection control practices including hand hygiene, proper PPE use, biohazard waste disposal, and safe injection techniques
- Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records
- Assist with patient translation services and communications as needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum one (1) year of healthcare work experience
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program
- Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)
- Experience in a community health center or primary care setting
Why Join Us?
Lone Star Family Health Center is committed to providing quality healthcare to our community. As a Medical Assistant on our team, you'll work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly improve patient outcomes. We value our staff and provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
Ready to Apply?
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about providing excellent patient care, we encourage you to submit your application today. Join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference in the Huntsville community.
