Medical Assistant (spanish bilingual preferred but not necessary)
4 days ago
Baytown
Job Description Bilingual Medical Assistant (Spanish/English Required) Job Summary The Bilingual Medical Assistant (MA) supports both clinical and administrative operations with a strong emphasis on weight loss therapies, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and aesthetic procedures. This role ensures accurate documentation, safe medication handling, and effective communication with Spanish-speaking patients while maintaining high clinical standards and workflow efficiency. Clinical Duties • Perform comprehensive patient intake:, • Vital signs (BP, HR, RR, Temp, SpO2, weight, BMI), • Chief complaint and structured HPI, • Complete full chart reconciliation:, • Medications, allergies, PMH, PSH, family history, • Prepare exam rooms and ensure proper stocking of supplies, • Assist providers with:, • Injections (IM/SubQ), • Phlebotomy and specimen processing, • Minor procedures and wound care, • Perform CLIA-waived testing and document results, • Maintain strict infection control and room turnover protocols Weight Loss Program Duties (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide) Patient Workflow Management • Verify eligibility and ensure baseline labs are completed and reviewed, • Document:, • Starting weight, BMI, and goal weight, • Contraindications (e.g., thyroid cancer history, pancreatitis), • Educate patients on:, • Weekly injection technique, • Dose escalation schedule, • Prepare and administer injections per provider order, • Ensure correct:, • Dose, • Lot number documentation, • Expiration tracking, • Schedule and track monthly follow-ups (8-visit structure if applicable), • Monitor and document:, • Weight loss progress, • Adverse effects, • Maintain proper refrigeration logs, • Track inventory levels and report shortages Patient Monitoring • Assist with baseline and follow-up labs:, • Testosterone levels, • CBC (monitor hematocrit), • PSA (if applicable), • Document symptoms and response to therapy:, • Administer testosterone injections (IM/SubQ) per protocol, • Educate patients on:, • Self-injection (if applicable), • Perform and document PMP/PDMP checks (if required by clinic policy), • Track lab intervals and flag abnormal values for provider review, • Coordinate callbacks for lab reviews and follow-ups Aesthetic Procedures Support Botox & Dermal Fillers • Prepare treatment rooms and sterile trays, • Assist provider during procedures, • Pre-procedure:, • Take standardized before photos, • Apply topical numbing agents if indicated, • Post-procedure:, • Provide aftercare instructions, • Prepare and calibrate laser equipment per protocol, • Verify patient candidacy (skin type, contraindications), • Apply safety measures:, • Protective eyewear, • Proper settings per provider guidance, • Assist or perform treatments (if certified and allowed), • Document settings, treatment area, and patient tolerance Bilingual Patient Communication (Spanish Required) • Serve as interpreter for all Spanish-speaking patients, • Translate:, • Treatment plans, • Consent forms, • Medication instructions, • Ensure full patient understanding and informed consent, • Manage scheduling and patient flow in EMR, • Answer phones and patient inquiries (Spanish/English), • Verify insurance and collect payments (if applicable), • Process:, • Prior authorizations, • Lab orders, • Referrals, • Manage no-shows and reactivation workflows Compliance & Safety • Adhere to:, • HIPAA, • OSHA, • Clinic SOPs, • Maintain accurate documentation for:, • Injections, • Controlled substances (if applicable), • Lab handling, • Follow sharps safety and biohazard protocols Required Qualifications • Fluent in Spanish and English (REQUIRED), • Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA/RMA), • Experience in:, • Clinical setting (1+ year preferred), • Knowledge of:, • EMR systems, • Medical terminology, • Weight loss clinic experience (GLP-1 medications), • Hormone therapy (testosterone management), • Aesthetic procedures:, • Botox, • Fillers, • Laser treatments, • High attention to detail (critical for dosing & documentation), • Strong patient communication skills, • Ability to multitask in high-volume clinic, • Standing or sitting for extended periods, • Lifting up to 25 lbs, • Medical clinic with exposure to:, • Biohazards, • Sharps, • Full-time and includes 1⁄2 day Sat (usually off on Wednesday) Company DescriptionLocated in Baytown, TX, our private medical practice focuses on helping patients feel better and live healthier. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, professional workplace built on teamwork and respect.Located in Baytown, TX, our private medical practice focuses on helping patients feel better and live healthier. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, professional workplace built on teamwork and respect.