Medical Assistant (Huntsville)

Job Description

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Medical Assistant at Lone Star Family Health Center in Huntsville, where you'll make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day!

As a valued Medical Assistant, you'll provide compassionate, direct patient care while supporting our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with stable, family-friendly hours.Key Responsibilities

Create a welcoming environment by maintaining safety and cleanliness standards while ensuring adequate medical supplies are available

Conduct thorough pre-visit planning, implement screening protocols, and identify necessary tests and vaccines according to UDS measures and CDC immunization guidelines

Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, documenting visit reasons and medical history, performing medication reconciliation, and verifying allergies, pharmacy information, and recent hospital visits

Perform blood draws, heel sticks, and waived tests with precision after confirming order accuracy and patient identification

Prepare and label laboratory specimens according to established policy guidelines

Manage patient flow efficiently, communicating any delays to both medical providers and patients to ensure a smooth clinic experience

Facilitate continuity of care through appointment scheduling, phone communication, verbal interaction, written reports, and electronic messaging

Support patients by assisting with medication refills, obtaining durable medical equipment, and coordinating referrals

Provide professional chaperoning during sensitive procedures such as breast or pelvic exams and pediatric testicle checks

Anticipate provider needs by gathering appropriate instruments and materials for procedures and providing assistance as needed

Maintain sterile environments by properly cleaning and preparing instruments using standard precautions and following autoclave protocols

Adhere to rigorous infection control practices including hand hygiene, PPE usage, environmental cleaning, biohazard waste disposal, and safe injection techniques

Assist medical providers with patient translation services and communications, helping bridge language barriers for better careQualifications

Required:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

Preferred:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant programWhy Join Us?

At Lone Star Family Health Center, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving community health. We offer a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued and your career growth supported. Join us in making a positive impact on the health of our Huntsville community!

Full-time