What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Bilingual position at LCH Health and Community Services?
The primary function of the Medical Assistant is to assist the clinician in the provision of healthcare services to the client and to act as an advocate for the client. The Medical Assistant collects health information, performs vital signs, assists with clinical procedures as required, and records medical data in the electronic health record. The Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical administrative requests including prior-authorization requests, phone calls and data entry and clean-up. Medical Assistants as a team are responsible for patient flow, and health center duties including stocking rooms, maintaining inventory for medical supplies and medical equipment, and performing quality assurance testing.
This position will require travel between LCH locations.
This position will require travel between LCH locations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program required
- Holds current, or eligible for, MA certification in the Commonwealth of PA; must become certified within 90 days of hire
- Holds current CPR certification
Skills
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English required
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance
- Employer paid basic life/LTD insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Reimbursement accounts (FSA)
- EAP
- Paid Time off and Paid Holidays
COVID-19 Vaccination required.
LCH is a culturally competent, bilingual, bicultural agency. Qualified members of the community are encouraged to apply.
LCH is a culturally competent, bilingual, bicultural agency. Qualified members of the community are encouraged to apply.
