Bilingual Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

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

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support administrative and clinical teams. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting providers, and coordinating patient flow in a fast-paced clinic.

Ideal candidates will have Medical Assistant training, BLS certification or be within 90 days of hire, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency. Some travel and strong communication skills are required.

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.
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance for travel.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish, required.

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.
• Assist physician with in-office procedures as needed.
• Monitor schedule to ensure medical records from other physicians/hospital are obtained before visits.
• Screen, collect and follow up on patient test results.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

English literacy

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification or within 90 days of hire

Tools

EMR system

Practice IS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support administrative and clinical teams. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting providers, and coordinating patient flow in a fast-paced clinic.

Ideal candidates will have Medical Assistant training, BLS certification or be within 90 days of hire, and bilingual English/Spanish proficiency. Some travel and strong communication skills are required.