Bilingual Medical Assistant - Clinic Support

Gastromed,-LLC; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Health Insurance

Dental, Vision, Life, and 401k

Job summary

Gastromed,-LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and staff by handling administrative and clinical tasks under supervision. The role requires preparing charts, taking vital signs, managing patient flow, and coordinating with care teams to ensure smooth telehealth and in-office visits.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years in a medical setting, and strong HIPAA/OSHA knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred; must be able to read, write and speak English.
• 1-2 years of related experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal with proper grammar.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Must be able to comply with OSHA and HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of personal computers, various programs, and applications required to competently execute job duties. Internet, document with Electronic Health Records and/or authorization system with minimal typing/spelling errors, send e-faxes and email.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient’s charts prior to the office visit to ensure that all studies, procedures reports, labs, diagnostic imaging, etc. have been received and uploaded to the patient’s chart.
• Greets and escorts patients to the exam room.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and documents all the information in the patient’s chart including current medications and medical history.
• Recognizes abnormal vital signs and reports these immediately to the physician.
• Follow up with Specialty Pharmacy regarding any pending prescriptions authorizations.
• Responsible for patient flow.
• Communicates with the care coordinator regarding any special check-out orders or instructions provided by the physician.
• Assist patients with inquiries or concerns and ensure patients’ expectations are met.
• Follows up on patient callbacks before the end of the day.
• Completes tasks or actions assigned to him/her in a timely manner.
• Reports malfunction of medical equipment and safety issues to their supervisor.
• Responsible for informing their supervisor of any clinical supply needs.
• Complies with Infection Control and OSHA Regulations (biomedical waste, handling, and disposal) for the practice as per regulations.
• Complies with HIPAA laws.
• Disinfects and cleans patient exam rooms and keeps work area clean at all times.
• Stores drug samples and removes any expired medications.
• Ability to answer phones, and schedule/reschedule appointments as needed.
• Assist patients and physicians in connecting remotely in order to facilitate Telehealth visits.
• Conducts all activities in a professional, polite, and courteous manner and abides by company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

HIPAA compliance

Professional conduct

Patient confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gastromed,-LLC is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and staff by handling administrative and clinical tasks under supervision. The role requires preparing charts, taking vital signs, managing patient flow, and coordinating with care teams to ensure smooth telehealth and in-office visits.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1–2 years in a medical setting, and strong HIPAA/OSHA knowledge.