Bilingual Medical Assistant - Clinical & Admin Support

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both administrative and clinical duties in a fast-paced clinic setting. You will assist with vital signs, patient history, schedules, and in-office procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program completion, HS diploma, and BLS certification (or within 90 days). Bilingual English/Spanish is required to serve diverse patients and coordinate care.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Completion of Medical Assistant Program required.
• BLS certification required, or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic administrative medical assisting functions.
• Assist in obtaining patient history, chief complaint and vital signs as necessary.
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments.
• Understand and adhere to managed care policies and procedures.
• Keep rooms neat, clean and well stocked with supplies.
• Set up rooms as needed for in office procedures.
• Assist physician with in office procedures as needed.
• Monitor schedule to ensure records are obtained prior to scheduled visits.
• Comply with quality assurance practices.
• Screen, collect and follow up on patient test results.
• Collect and process specimens accurately and timely.
• Perform diagnostic and laboratory tests and wound care as necessary.
• Adhere to established patient screening procedures at all times.
• Assist with the authorization, preparation, and administration of medications.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies as needed.
• Prepares and maintains all patient files in an orderly fashion.
• File and/or scan faxed information in charts after review by provider as necessary.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR system

Practice IS

Microsoft Office

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both administrative and clinical duties in a fast-paced clinic setting. You will assist with vital signs, patient history, schedules, and in-office procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program completion, HS diploma, and BLS certification (or within 90 days). Bilingual English/Spanish is required to serve diverse patients and coordinate care.