Copy of Certified Medical Assistant (Midtown)

Avenue360 Health and Wellness · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

About Avenue360 Health and Wellness Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care. Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston. Our Values PACT We take PRIDE in our work.We have a positive ATTITUDE.We are CURIOUS.We are COMMITTED.We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.We are a TEAM.We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE Role Overview The Medical Assistant is a multiskilled health professional who works collaboratively with healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, patient centered care. Trained in both administrative and clinical functions, the Medical Assistant supports efficient clinic operations, ensures patient comfort and safety, and contributes to a positive care experience. Areas of Accountability This position is directly accountable for the following key areas: Patient Experience & Customer Service Provide exceptional, welcoming, and professional interaction for every patient. Demonstrate a positive attitude, empathy, optimism, and a strong commitment to service. Assist patients by identifying needs, answering questions, and finding timely solutions. Communicate clearly using proper language, grammar, tone, and professionalism. Administrative Support Perform front desk reception duties, including greeting patients with professionalism and warmth. Answer phones, schedule appointments, and provide instructions for the registration process. Complete and maintain medical records following organizational standards. Prepare and type correspondence; process mail and manage office communications. Process, code, and complete insurance claim forms accurately. Perform purchasing, inventory management, and equipment maintenance tasks. Use computer-based systems for billing, transcription, scheduling, insurance claims, accounts receivable, and database entry. Arrange hospital admissions, radiology appointments, and external referrals. Call prescriptions into pharmacies by provider’s orders. Clinical Care & Patient Support Welcome and room patients, ensuring a warm and supportive experience. Measure and document vital signs, patient histories, allergies, and chief complaints. Provide patient education regarding medications, treatments, chronic disease management, and special diets. Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests. Assist providers with exams, minor procedures, and office surgeries. Prepare lab forms, perform phlebotomy, and collect various lab specimens. Conduct basic laboratory tests and ensure proper documentation. Follow the “Time Out” protocol for all procedures. Demonstrate familiarity with Ryan White, Title X, and Sliding

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $11.27/hr ($23,442/yr). The typical range is $10.92 – $13.35/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $22,235/yr
Houston Median $23,442/yr
Experienced (90th) $31,928/yr
vs. National Median -34.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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