Bilingual Medical Assistant - Front Desk & Phlebotomy

Public Health Management Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Management Corporation seeks a bilingual Medical Assistant (Spanish-speaking) to support clinical services and front desk operations in a busy primary care setting. The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy in documentation, and teamwork with clinicians.

You will triage and support injections, venipuncture, EKGs, insurance verification, and patient scheduling while communicating in Spanish to ensure patient comfort and trust. A Medical Assistant certificate and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification required.
• One year of clinical laboratory or medical office experience required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, including taking vitals such as blood pressure, weight and height.
• Administer injections, immunizations and venipuncture per orders in the EHR.
• Perform EKGs when needed.
• Be responsible for front desk duties and scheduling of appointments.
• Verify insurance and assist with referrals and paperwork.
• Translate using Spanish as needed.
• Review patient charts and distribute reports, maintain chart accuracy.
• Support providers and clinical staff as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy and lab skills

Billing & insurance verification

Managed care & referrals

ICD 9/10 codes

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Pleasant manner

Assist clinical staff

Task management

Flexibility

Education

Fluency in Spanish

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Clinical experience 1 year

CPR certification

Job description

Public Health Management Corporation seeks a bilingual Medical Assistant (Spanish-speaking) to support clinical services and front desk operations in a busy primary care setting. The role emphasizes patient care, accuracy in documentation, and teamwork with clinicians.

You will triage and support injections, venipuncture, EKGs, insurance verification, and patient scheduling while communicating in Spanish to ensure patient comfort and trust. A Medical Assistant certificate and CPR are required.