Bilingual Medical Assistant

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches; Florida; Sur place; USD 38 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

PTO and Holidays

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Résumé du poste

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches in Florida is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Medical Assistant to support physician examinations, triage patients, and educate patients for follow-up care. Fluency in English and Spanish and knowledge of HMO insurance are important.

You will maintain records, assist with lab and X-ray tasks, and help ensure smooth back-office operations in a fast-paced environment. The role requires a High School diploma, 1–2 years in a medical setting, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years medical setting experience preferred; certification is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Familiarity with Athena, CPT, and ICD-10 codes helpful.

Responsabilités

• Perform triage and patient assessment.
• Take patient vitals as needed.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures prescribed by the physician.
• Provide patient education and instruction as required.
• Coordinate scheduling and pre-certification for tests.
• Maintain patient charts, records, and dictation for the assigned physician.

Connaissances

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication skills

Typing

Computer literacy

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Outils

Athena EMR

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

Description du poste

Located In:Palm Springs, Florida 33426We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Medical Assistant to join our medical team. This role involves assisting patients with preparation for physician examinations, performing patient triage and assessments, providing education, and ensuring appropriate follow-up care as directed by the physician. The ideal candidate must be proficient in both English and Spanish, as well as knowledgeable about HMO insurance carriers. This role requires someone who can build a kind and professional rapport with patients, maintain accurate records, and support a smooth flow of back-office functions in a fast-paced environment.Position Description & Duties and Responsibilities:Perform triage and patient assessment.Take patient vitals as needed.Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures prescribed by the physician.Support the physician during clinical office procedures.Provide patient education and instruction as required.Assist with the follow-up of patient test results and ensure proper instructions for further care.Administer medications as prescribed by the physician and maintain accurate medication logs.Coordinate scheduling and pre-certification for tests (e.g., CT, MRI, PET scans) ordered by the physician.Maintain patient charts, records, and dictation for the assigned physician.Take patient phone messages and follow up as necessary.Ensure a safe and clean environment for patient care.Perform tasks as needed for lab and X-ray (if certified).Order medical supplies as necessary.Perform other duties as assigned by the physician or practice manager.Position Qualifications / Education & Experience:High School diploma or equivalent required.1-2 years of experience in a medical setting preferred; clinical or formal medical training in a trade school with certification is a plus.Familiarity with Athena, CPT, and ICD-10 codes is helpful.Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, physicians, and patients.Must be proficient in typing and using a computer keyboard with accuracy.Ability to remain flexible and handle various tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).Here are just a few things we offer:Access to health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountEligible for PTO and Holiday payCompany paid life insurance.Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insuranceAccess to additional life insuranceAccess to Accident and Critical Illness Insurance401K with automatic employer contributionMedical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (“MSPB”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: MSPB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSPB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSPB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSPB encourages applicants of all ages.