Bilingual Medical Assistant

Delgado Medical Holdings Llc; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Paid time off and selected holidays

Opportunities for professional development and training

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Delgado Medical Holdings Llc is looking for a Bilingual Medical Assistant fluent in Spanish and English. This essential role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and effective communication in a fast-paced clinical environment. Responsibilities include greeting patients, assisting physicians, managing electronic health records, and translating medical information. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and ideally have completed a Medical Assistant program, alongside certifications such as CMA or RMA. Flexible work hours are available, along with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English (spoken and written) required.
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical or outpatient setting is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients, verify insurance and collect payments.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians with examinations.
• Translate medical information and ensure patient understanding.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish and English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

eClinicalWorks

Epic

Job description

Job Title

Bilingual Medical Assistant (Spanish/English)

Job Summary

Clinica Medica Integral is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Bilingual Medical Assistant fluent in Spanish and English to join our patient-centered healthcare team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality care and ensuring effective communication for our diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Duties:
  • Greet and check in patients, verify insurance, and collect payments.
  • Schedule appointments, manage referrals, and handle prior authorizations.
  • Answer phones, respond to patient inquiries, and relay messages to clinical staff.
  • Support front desk operations as needed.
• Clinical Duties:
  • Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
  • Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints.
  • Administer injections.
  • Perform EKGs, collect lab specimens, conduct basic CLIA-waived testing, and one moderately complex (CBC) test.
  • Prepare patients for procedures and provide instructions for treatment or follow-up care.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the EHR system, and scan results into system.
  • Dispense in-house medicines to patients.
• Language & Communication:
  • Translate medical information, consent forms, and instructions accurately.
  • Ensure patients understand diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions in Spanish.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English (spoken and written) required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA) strongly preferred but not required.
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical or outpatient setting is a plus.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR); experience with eClinicalWorks, Epic, or similar is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Cultural competence and a commitment to serving a diverse patient population.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced clinical setting.
• Frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear PPE and follow infection control protocols.
• Scheduling 8am-4pm or 11am-7pm.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Paid time off and selected holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Bonus based on performance.
• Training & development.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time