Bilingual Clinical Scheduling Assistant

Legacy Community Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Houston, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role focuses on optimizing provider schedules and managing real-time patient appointments to ensure efficient clinic flow. Responsibilities include coordinating with clinical staff, managing waitlists, and serving as a liaison for the contact center.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma and experience in a medical clinic setting, with proficiency in EHR systems and data entry. You are also expected to maintain CPR certification and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a preference for Spanish-speaking candidates.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EHRS

CPR

Spanish

Job Description

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
  • $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
  • Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
  • Subsidized Gym Membership
  • And much more!

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Location: Legacy Southwest - 6441 High Star Dr. Houston, TX 77074

Bilingual Clinical Scheduling Assistant - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM)

At Legacy Community Health, we cherish the values of collaboration, compassion, and community care. As a Bilingual Clinical Scheduling Assistant, you will be the heartbeat of our clinic, ensuring that our providers and patients are seamlessly connected in their healthcare journey. Your role is crucial in optimizing schedules and enhancing clinic flow, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

  • Embrace a dynamic role that balances consistency and flexibility in scheduling.
  • Work in a supportive environment that values communication and teamwork.
  • Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving community healthcare.
  • Enjoy personal growth and development opportunities within a nurturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Front Desk staff, Lead Medical Assistants, and the Clinical team to ensure optimal provider schedules in real time.
  • Coordinate day-to-day scheduling and real-time patient scheduling according to established guidelines.
  • Investigate and address scheduling mistakes, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Manage scheduling issues, adjusting patient schedules as needed.
  • Utilize wait lists to schedule same-day or next-day appointments efficiently.
  • Work with the clinical team to expedite scheduling for patients needing urgent care.
  • Maintain a list of per diem and locum tenens providers for shift coverage.
  • Facilitate the scheduling of walk-in patients, including newborns.
  • Serve as a liaison for Contact Center staff in managing same-day visits.
  • Assist with reminder calls and manage portal messages for your assigned site.
  • Update patient registration information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Participate in trainings to enhance your skills and adapt to new procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the clinic's mission.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • EHRS medical documentation training
  • Must maintain CPR
  • Previous experience in a medical clinic setting.
  • Proficient in entering data in an EHRS
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong ability to work both independently and as a team to accomplish organizational goals.
  • Communicate in a clear, concise and diplomatic manner
  • Self-motivated and able to demonstrate problem solving
  • Willing to communicate frequently via phone with patient
  • Spanish-speaking preferred

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a full-service health care system comprised of over 50 locations in the Texas Gulf Coast region offering primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, behavioral health, dental, vision, specialty care, and pharmacy services. For over 40 years, Legacy has been innovating the ways we provide comprehensive, quality health care services to underserved communities. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and a United Way affiliated agency since 1990, Legacy ensures its services and programs are open to all, regardless of the ability to pay—without judgment or exception.
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