Bilingual Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

401K with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Benefits guest website

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians with patient interviews, vitals, venipuncture, and charting in the electronic medical record per IPM guidelines. The MA will prepare treatment rooms, assist in examinations and procedures, and may cover front desk duties as needed.

This position requires a Medical Assistant certificate (or certification within six months) and current BLS; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol).
• General medical office procedures.
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol).
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Venipuncture and procedures as directed by physician.
• Assist in examination and treatment under physician guidance.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination and cover front desk as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

MA Certification

1 year MA experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians with patient interviews, vitals, venipuncture, and charting in the electronic medical record per IPM guidelines. The MA will prepare treatment rooms, assist in examinations and procedures, and may cover front desk duties as needed.

This position requires a Medical Assistant certificate (or certification within six months) and current BLS; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.