Bilingual Medical Assistant — EMR & EKG Support

Montgomery County Language Minority; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Language Minority is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a clinical team in Maryland. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, proficiency with EMR systems (eCW a plus), and CPR certification.

You will handle vital signs, specimen collection, and basic lab tasks, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and excellent patient service. The successful candidate will work on-site, assist with administrative duties, translate as needed, and uphold core values of

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
• Strong computer skills.
• EMR experience (2 years preferred; eCW a Plus).
• Vital Signs experience (2 years preferred).
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Excellent Customer Service.
• Strong communications skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care daily, including stocking of all necessary supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, taking the required vital signs and obtaining urine specimens; performing dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
• Assists on administrative duties as needed to ensure the clinic’s healthy flow.
• Protects patients’ confidentiality to ensure the clinic’s compliance with the HIPAA regulations.
• Adheres to bio-hazardous or “red bag” waste policy and procedure for proper disposal of medical waste.
• Cleans and sanitizes treatment rooms following patient examinations.
• Makes sure that all support documentation required for the medical visit such as labs, doctor or radiology reports are properly filed on patients’ EMR.
• Acts as EKG technician when is required by the physicians, immediate supervisor, or the Clinic’s Manager.
• Translates from English to Spanish and vice versa as needed.
• Perform other office duties as assigned by manager.
• Abides by Proyecto Salud Core Values: Excellence, Equity, Integrity, and Respect Taking Ownership.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Strong computer skills

EMR experience

Vital signs experience

Cooperative work environment

Customer service

English & Spanish communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completed

CPR certification

Background check required

Job description

Montgomery County Language Minority is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a clinical team in Maryland. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, proficiency with EMR systems (eCW a plus), and CPR certification.

You will handle vital signs, specimen collection, and basic lab tasks, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and excellent patient service. The successful candidate will work on-site, assist with administrative duties, translate as needed, and uphold core values of