Bilingual Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Intake

Planned Parenthood; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language differential pay

Job summary

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) is seeking a Medical Assistant to handle patient intake for reproductive health services at our six health center locations. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, enter data into NextGen, and assist with lab results while maintaining compassionate, non-judgmental care.

The position requires a Medical Assistant Certificate with strong communication and computer skills; bilingual Spanish/English or Mixteco language abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Excellent computer skills, experience with Electronic Health Care systems preferred.
• Ability to relate to diverse communities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Availability to work flexible hours, as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, make appointments, prepare and assemble patient information, process lab results.
• Enter patient information as part of EHR in NextGen.
• Maintain patient records, checking for completeness, errors, signatures.
• Complete related financial paperwork for clients.
• Copy/transfer medical information/charts as needed and per PPCCC guidelines.
• Assist with prescription refill visits.
• Comply with infection control, safety and emergency guidelines.
• Follow all mandated reporting PPCCC policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Bilingual Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) is seeking a Medical Assistant to handle patient intake for reproductive health services at our six health center locations. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, enter data into NextGen, and assist with lab results while maintaining compassionate, non-judgmental care.

The position requires a Medical Assistant Certificate with strong communication and computer skills; bilingual Spanish/English or Mixteco language abilities are valued.