Employee Health Medical Assistant

Eagle's Trace by Erickson Senior Living · Houston, TX Full Time
$34298 – $34298 / year
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Job Description

Location: Eagle's Trace by Erickson Senior Living Looking for a change from the typical medical assistant role? Join the Employee Health and Well-Being Center (EHWC) at Eagle’s Trace as a full-time Medical Assistant , where every day is filled with purpose, variety, and meaningful connection. In this dynamic position, you’ll go beyond traditional clinical duties – combining hands-on care with creative outreach, engagement, and administrative support. You’ll play a key role in providing support to our EHWC nurse practitioner, while promoting free and confidential services that enhance the health and well-being of our dedicated team members. Discover the difference of being a valued team member here at Eagle’s Trace – where your well-being is a priority. Apply today! WHAT WE OFFER A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT As the key support for our Employee Health & Well-Being Center (EHWC), you will: Serve as the primary administrative support to the EHWC nurse practitioner — managing scheduling, emails, documentation, phone calls, and data entry. Assist with pre-examination tasks, including taking vitals (BP, height, weight, BMI), prepping patients, and basic first aid as directed. Perform clinical procedures such as blood draws, point-of-care tests (COVID-19, flu, glucose, etc.), drug screens, TB tests, and administer vaccines. Conduct medical record audits under EHWC nurse practitioner and EHWC leadership, including chart reviews and follow-up. Maintain lab compliance and quality assurance documentation, including temperature logs and lab control records. Support claims management by coordinating with external healthcare providers for work-related injuries. Assist the ongoing needs of the Employee Health and Well-Being Center by assisting with additional duties and projects as assigned. Help promote EHWC services to team members through marketing outreach, attending staff meetings, and communicating offerings to employees. Embrace your creativity and bring excitement for all we have to offer! WHAT YOU WILL NEED Excellent customer service skills Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality, safety, and compliance at all times Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and electronic file management systems such as SharePoint Strong adm

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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 $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

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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