What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialties Medical Assistant position at MyCHN?
Join MyCHN as a Specialties Medical Assistant
At MyCHN (Community Health Network), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. As a nonprofit FQHC serving Greater Houston, we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, patient-centered care guided by our values of empathy, transparency, quality, and value.
As a Specialties Medical Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting specialty providers by delivering high-quality clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Mission-driven, community-focused organization
- Supportive, team-based culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The ability to make a meaningful impact in specialty care services
What You’ll Do & Bring
As a Specialties Medical Assistant, you will support clinic operations and specialty workflows while providing patient-centered care and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Room patients and direct them to exam areas efficiently
- Perform patient intake including medical history collection and vital signs
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
- Assist providers with specialty-specific procedures and treatments
- Administer medications and injections as directed by providers
- Educate patients on lab specimen collection and complete required lab documentation
- Provide translation support when needed for patient communication
- Ensure exam rooms are stocked, clean, and prepared for patient visits
- Assist with ordering and maintaining medical supplies
- Discharge patients and provide follow-up instructions as directed by providers
- Support Oncology Infusion Therapy Nurse with patient monitoring, education, and discharge
- Schedule and coordinate patient appointments, including tests and referrals
- Perform EKGs as ordered by providers
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly clinical environment
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Assist with instrument cleaning, packaging, and sterilization processes
- Ensure patient consent forms are completed and documented
- Review immunization records and refer patients for needed vaccinations
- Perform additional duties as assigned within scope
What You Bring:
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program from a state-approved school with certification
- At least one year of healthcare experience, preferably in a clinical setting
- Strong knowledge of patient confidentiality standards and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Ability to use office equipment and practice management systems
- Team-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Professionalism and ability to handle sensitive situations
Preferred:
- Bilingual in Spanish
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a collaborative team where your work directly supports specialty care services and enhances patient outcomes across the community.
Apply today and grow your career with MyCHN.
Salary : $28,465 - $35,953