Bilingual Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

MedLink Georgia; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

MedLink Georgia is seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced practice in Georgia. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to contribute to patient-centered care.

The role involves patient interviews, vitals, basic lab work, EHR documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with the care team to ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical assisting program.
• One year experience in the medical field or completion of an approved internship program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect medical history, measure vitals, perform vision screening and record in EHR.
• Share information with the care team to support comprehensive patient care.
• Assist practitioners during examinations as needed.
• Administer medications and injections per orders.
• Sterilize and maintain medical equipment.
• Collect specimens for lab and perform in-house tests; prepare for outside labs.
• Perform simple wound care and manage exam room supplies.
• Handle clerical duties including phone calls and data entry.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests (e.g., EKG) and coordinate outside studies.
• Participate in community health activities and Quality Improvement programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Medical Assisting program graduation

Tools

EHR software

Job description

About Us

MedLink GA is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across Georgia. We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team and support healthcare professionals in providing top-notch medical services to our community.

Certified Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

English/Spanish

Pay is negotiable.

Job Type:

Full-time

Company:

MedLink Georgia

• Treat staff, practitioners, visitors, and patients with dignity and respect.
• Interview patients to include medical history, measure vital signs, performs vision screening, etc. and record information in EHR.
• Share information gathered from patients with appropriate team members to assist in more comprehensive care of the patient.
• Assist practitioners in performing examinations as needed.
• Administer medications per practitioners orders.
• Administer injections or immunizations per practitioners orders.
• Sterilize medical equipment and maintain it in good working order.
• Collect specimens for laboratory and perform routine in-house laboratory work.
• Prepare specimens for outside laboratory studies.
• Perform simple wound care.
• Maintain adequate supplies in exam rooms and ensure exam rooms are clean.
• Follow clinic guidelines and protocols and participate in making new ones.
• Prepare and perform paperwork and clerical duties as necessary including answering phones, computer entry, etc.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests (EKG, etc.) and/or schedules patients for outside diagnostic studies and consultations.
• Participate in community health and disease prevention activities.
• Participate in the corporation's Quality Improvement Program.
• Participate in daily Team Huddles with staff members as required or requested.
• Participate in staff development programs and promote team cohesiveness.
• Manages personal and staff clinical inboxes.
• Participate in the daily huddle
• Ensure timely response to appointment messages and requests via the phone and portal
• Educate patients regarding PCMH and how the care team can help patients
• Participate as a member of a patient's care team - within Team Work
• Ensure patients receive a copy of his/her visit summary
• Ensure patients leave with an appointment and face no barriers regarding transportation
• Ensure patients have an identified primary care provider
• Other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited program of medical assisting AND one year experience in the medical field or completion of an approved internship program OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour