Bilingual Medical Assistant

The Chautauqua Center; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Bilingual Medical Assistant in Jamestown, NY. The role involves assisting patients with administrative and clinical tasks under professional supervision. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus two years of equivalent experience.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Ability to input data into health records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information and confirm purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for examination and perform preliminary tests.
• Secure and maintain patient information and medical records.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Effective verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Supply management skills

Education

High School Diploma

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Position: Full-Time Medical Assistant at The Chautauqua Center, Jamestown

Purpose: The Medical Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed professional, assists patients and their families by providing information, services, and assistance. Responsibilities include performing administrative duties and basic clinical tasks.

Job Duties:

1. Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visit.
2. Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests such as taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; report patient history.
3. Secure and maintain patient information by completing and safeguarding medical records, including diagnostic and procedure coding, and ensuring confidentiality.
4. Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and answering questions.
5. Schedule appointments with specialists, verify times, and prepare necessary documentation.
6. Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
7. Manage supplies by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
8. Ensure equipment operates properly through troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
9. Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
10. Adhere to professional standards, policies, procedures, and legal requirements to serve and protect the practice.
11. Contribute to the practice's reputation by taking ownership of new requests and exploring value-added opportunities.
12. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma plus two years of equivalent experience.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to input data into health records accurately.
• Supply management skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Subject to drug screening, medical exam, and reference check.

Compensation:

$16.00-$19.50/hour.

Application Methods:

• Phone: [phone]
• Online: https://www.tcchealth.org/
• Email: [e-mail]

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care