Bilingual Medical Assistant

About Common Ground Health Clinic:

Common Ground Health Clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the underserved population in the New Orleans metro area, Algiers, LA, and Gretna, LA. With clinic locations in Algiers and Gretna, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to those in need, ensuring access to essential medical services.

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant at Common Ground Health Clinic plays a crucial role in supporting patient care by performing various clinical and administrative duties. This position requires a range of skills and responsibilities, including patient data collection, medication administration, and clerical tasks. Medical Assistants contribute to a smooth and efficient healthcare delivery process, providing patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

• Gather relevant data for registration and billing processes.
• Obtain patient information and accurately input it into the computer system.
• Utilize ICD-10 code book and record codes according to diagnosis.
• Administer or handle medications as directed by healthcare providers.
• Obtain and record vital signs, time in/date, weight, medication profile, immunization record, allergies, chief complaint, and appropriate signatures/initials.
• Prepare patients for provider examinations, ensuring a comfortable and organized process.

Clerical and Administrative Duties:

• Answer telephone calls, identify self and clinic/practice, and assist callers.
• Receive, document, and deliver telephone messages to the appropriate personnel.
• Schedule appointments accurately and manage patient information.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for referrals and confirm appointments.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly and accurate medical record filing system.
• Disassemble and file patient medical records promptly after patient discharge.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional work station.

Job Limitations:

Medical Assistants DO NOT:

• Assess patient conditions beyond their assigned skills.
• Work outside their scope of practice.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience in medical office procedures preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Proven ability to maintain professional conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be bilingual

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be able to lift a maximum of 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or carry objects

weighing up to 10 pounds.

Benefits:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term disability

• 401K

• Life Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Triage: 1 year (Preferred)
• EMR Systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18