Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

CentroMed is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing healthcare to all populations. With multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area, CentroMed has served the community for over 50 years, delivering culturally competent, full-service health and dental care regardless of income limitations.

About the Role

We are searching for a Medical Assistant to assist physicians with physical examinations and carry out nursing treatments and procedures according to documented orders. The role requires familiarity with departmental policies, community health, and social services while maintaining strong public and working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient intake, including history, vital signs, symptoms, and conditions, and document in the medical record.
• Administer immunizations following clinical protocols and provider instructions.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the provider.
• Maintain treatment rooms, ensuring properly functioning equipment and stocked supplies.
• Perform lab duties: daily quality checks, specimen processing, result documentation, provider notification of abnormal results, and infection control procedures.
• Travel to other CentroMed sites as needed.
• Assist providers in specialized examinations and procedures.
• Manage supply room inventory and support the LVN Nurse Supervisor with additional duties.
• Perform venipuncture as ordered by the provider.
• Adhere to infection control, hazardous materials, and safety policies.
• Demonstrate competence with all patients and participate in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting Program.
• 1 year of experience in a clinic or hospital setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Must meet attendance requirements.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Strong customer service skills, both externally and internally.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement Plans 403(B) with company match contributions.
• Basic life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Travel reimbursement.
• Optional critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 6 paid company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Paid time off/vacation time.
• Career development opportunities.
• Benefits start after 30 days.

Pay

$17.50 per hour.