Medical Assistant

Overview
***Spanish speaking required***

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Spanish speaking Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care within a dynamic medical environment. This position requires a blend of clinical and administrative skills to support our internal medicine and urgent care departments effectively.

Duties

• Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients and families
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians and other clinicians, market leaders, center managers, nurses, case managers, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders
• Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals
• Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures
• Skilled in basic phone and computer operation
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or regionally up to of the time to assist in covering other centers, as needed
• Spoken and written fluency in English and Spanish
• Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
• Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
• Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
• Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
• Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
• Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in patient care within a clinical setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with internal medicine practices and urgent care procedures is a plus.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and ability to perform basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent is desirable but not mandatory; willingness to obtain certification is encouraged.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career in the healthcare field!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21