Medical Assistant (Spanish Speaking)

Company Overview:

¡Vamos! Health was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a healthy and fulfilling life. We provide primary care and navigational services in Spanish and English.

¡Vamos! Health accepts Medicaid and also offers a direct primary care membership model that does not require insurance, where patients pay a predictable monthly fee. Our team members who interact with patients are fully bilingual in Spanish and English.

Compensation:

• Hourly pay: DOE (negotiable)

Job Summary:

Seeking a Medical Assistant, eager to assist with providing exceptional primary care in the Ogden, UT area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduling appointments and arranging follow-ups
• Conducting new patient intake, including medical history and insurance information
• Updating patient medical files and handling billing
• Making arrangements for inpatient hospitalization or off-site testing
• Explaining treatment procedures to patients and preparing them for exams
• Collecting specimens for laboratory tests and assisting the physician during exams and medical procedures
• Teaching patients about medications, special diets, exercise plans and other medical lifestyle changes
• Giving vaccinations and drawing blood
• Welcoming patients and answering or referring inquiries
• Preparing exam room instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Helping new potential patients to enroll in a membership or navigate Medicaid plans

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma and medical assistant certification
• Experience:
• The ideal candidate has two or more years of experience in a busy primary care or pediatrics office.
• Independent phlebotomy skills required.
• Other Requirements:
• Proficiency communicating in Spanish and English

Work Environment:

• Generally indoor setting
• Frequent use of a computer
• Varying schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays as business dictates

Benefits:

• Medical benefits, Vision / Dental, 401k with company match, Parental leave, and PTO

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Vamos Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

ADA Requirements:

All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time or bend, stretch, or stoop
• Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision or computer vision

Company Information

3725 West 4100 South, Suite 107
West Valley City, UT 84120

Phone: (385) 402-7500

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. It is not possible or desirable to commit every detailed aspect of each job to a written description. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Job descriptions alone cannot be used as an argument to refuse work assignments. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operation.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• What is your proficiency in Spanish?
• Do you have experience as a Medical Assistant in Primary Care?

Work Location: In person