Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish

As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting physicians, mid-level providers, behavioral health professionals, nurses, and support staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinical operations. Assist in providing direct patient care within a primary care setting, following standing orders and clinical protocols.

Job Summary
Join a dedicated healthcare team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting physicians, mid-level providers, behavioral health professionals, nurses, and support staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinical operations. Your efforts will help foster a positive patient experience while upholding the core values of service, dignity, justice, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing direct patient care within a primary care setting, following standing orders and clinical protocols.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and supply management.
• Take patient histories, measure vital signs, and document findings accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Administer injections, perform EKGs, and assist with clinical procedures as needed.
• Coordinate patient schedules, follow-up appointments, and communicate instructions clearly to patients.
• Support clinical team members by anticipating needs and facilitating workflow.
• Ensure compliance with safety and confidentiality standards, including TB testing; can undergo TB testing on-site if needed.
• Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and clinic efficiency.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant from an accredited program is required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• TB clearance
• Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional late shifts and rotating Saturday shifts.
• Willingness to wear scrubs (preferably solid colors), and maintain a professional appearance, including neat hair and no nail polish.
• At least one year of experience or training in a healthcare setting.
• Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR), particularly Allscripts.

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Opportunity for career growth and development within a supportive healthcare environment.
• Opportunity to work in a community clinic setting
• Benefit packages include health insurance, paid time off, and ongoing training opportunities.

Additional Details:

• Attire includes scrubs and clinically approved footwear, with attention to cleanliness and professionalism.
• The hiring process involves screening by a designated recruiter, followed by interviews with clinic managers and medical leads.
• The organization values efficiency and teamwork, aiming to facilitate a quick and smooth hiring process.