Location & Practice Overview

The position is located at Bee Busy Wellness Center in Houston, Texas, a Federally Qualified Health Center providing outpatient primary care and wellness services in a community-based clinic environment.

Facility Type Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Practice Setting Outpatient community health clinic
Geographic Area Southwest Houston (West Bellfort corridor)
Organizational Context Multi-site non-profit community health center

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily guidance, training, and oversight to the medical assistant team.
  • Support providers during patient examinations and clinical procedures.
  • Room patients, record vital signs, and update medical histories.
  • Perform phlebotomy, administer injections, and complete basic diagnostic tests as directed.
  • Coordinate clinical scheduling, monitor supply inventory, and maintain organization of clinical work areas.
  • Act as the main liaison between medical assistants and providers while upholding HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic policies.

Daily work balances direct patient support with leadership of clinical support staff in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet certification and experience standards appropriate for a lead-level medical assistant role in primary care.

Required Credential
Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Clinical Experience
At least 2–3 years as a medical assistant, preferably in primary care or wellness settings
Leadership Background
Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred
Systems Proficiency
Working knowledge of EHR/EMR platforms and clinical documentation
Core Clinical Skills
Competence in phlebotomy, vital signs, and standard clinical procedures

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation package reflects a lead medical assistant position in the Houston outpatient market and includes the benefits listed in the original posting.

  • Compensation: $42,000–$52,000 per year
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discounts

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Work Location On-site at the clinic
Environment Active outpatient primary care and wellness clinic
Team Context Collaborates with medical assistants, providers, and clinic support staff

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients are drawn from the local Houston community and receive care in an outpatient Federally Qualified Health Center focused on accessible primary and wellness services.

Patient Base Diverse community members of varied ages
Visit Type Primary care and preventive wellness encounters
Access Approach Care provided regardless of ability to pay, with sliding-fee options available
Setting Character Primary care and wellness encounters in an outpatient community setting

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical environment centers on community-oriented primary care and wellness services delivered through an outpatient FQHC model.

Primary Care Routine and ongoing primary care visits
Preventive & Wellness Services Preventive health activities and wellness support
Diagnostic Support Basic laboratory and procedural support within the clinic
Community Health Model Accessible care designed for medically underserved populations

Role Highlights

Several features distinguish this lead-level medical assistant position from a standard medical assistant role.

  • Lead-level scope while remaining directly involved in patient care
  • Combination of clinical and operational responsibilities within one outpatient role
  • Community health environment rather than an acute-care hospital setting
  • Opportunity to work across patient care, staff coordination, and clinic workflow

About Bee Busy Wellness Center

Bee Busy Wellness Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that began clinical services in 2010 and received FQHC designation in 2013. The organization operates multiple locations in the Houston area. Its flagship site on West Bellfort Avenue includes exam rooms, radiology capabilities, dental suites, mental health space, and laboratory services. The center’s mission is to provide a medical home free from stigma and discrimination, regardless of ability to pay.

Organization Type Non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center
History Clinical services started 2010; FQHC status obtained 2013
Services Primary care, preventive health, dental, behavioral health, and substance abuse services
Main Address 8785 W Bellfort St, Houston, TX 77031
Footprint Multiple sites in Harris County

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior supervisory experience required?
Prior supervisory or lead experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with solid clinical backgrounds and demonstrated leadership potential are still encouraged to apply.
Which certifications are accepted?
A current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential satisfies the requirement.
Does the role include both clinical and operational duties?
Yes. The position includes direct patient-care support as well as coordination of scheduling, inventory, and clinical area organization.
What patient population does the clinic serve?
Bee Busy Wellness Center serves diverse community members in Houston seeking accessible primary and wellness care, including individuals who may face financial barriers.
Is the Lead Medical Assistant role based in an outpatient setting?
Yes. The position is based in an outpatient community health setting at Bee Busy Wellness Center in Houston and combines patient-care support with lead-level clinic coordination.
Which compliance standards apply to the role?
The Lead Medical Assistant helps ensure adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic-specific policies and procedures.

What You Will Use in This Lead Medical Assistant Role

The Lead Medical Assistant role requires a combination of hands-on clinical skills, patient-flow coordination, documentation accuracy, and day-to-day team leadership. The position is particularly suited to experienced medical assistants who are comfortable moving between patient care and clinic operations.

Patient Care Skills Patient rooming, vital signs, medical history updates, injections, phlebotomy, and provider assistance during routine outpatient encounters
Documentation Accurate clinical documentation, EHR/EMR updates, and timely communication of patient information within the care team
Workflow Coordination Monitoring room readiness, patient movement, clinical priorities, and daily coordination between medical assistants and providers
Team Leadership Coaching medical assistants, helping standardize daily workflows, and providing frontline support when clinical operations become busy

Professional Value of This Lead Medical Assistant Position

This position offers an experienced Medical Assistant an opportunity to expand beyond individual patient-care tasks into team coordination and clinic-level responsibility. The lead designation provides exposure to staff mentoring, workflow oversight, provider communication, scheduling coordination, and clinical supply management while maintaining a hands-on role in patient care. For a CMA or RMA planning to pursue future supervisory, clinical operations, or practice-management responsibilities, the position can provide relevant experience across both the clinical and operational sides of an outpatient healthcare organization. The FQHC setting also provides experience within a community-based care model where efficient workflows, patient access, and consistent clinical support are important to daily operations.

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