Medical Assistant (Huntsville)
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 care
Qualifications
Required:
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Preferred:
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
Why 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!
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