Bilingual Medical Assistant (Spanish) — Primary Care

St. Thomas Community Health Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

St. Thomas Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish to support healthcare providers and ensure efficient patient care within a busy primary care setting.

The role involves taking vital signs, assisting with exams and procedures, patient education, and coordinating with the medical team. Proficiency with electronic health records and strong bilingual skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduate of a certified medical assistant program.
• Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Provider level required.
• Experience in a primary care or clinical setting preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Patient care: Assist healthcare providers with patient care activities, such as taking vital signs and documenting histories.
• Medical procedures: Assist with procedures, administer medications, collect specimens, and perform basic point-of-care tests.
• Patient education: Provide patients with information about conditions, medications and treatment plans.
• Communication and coordination: Facilitate communication between patients, providers and staff.
• Compliance and safety: Adhere to regulations, privacy laws and safety protocols to protect confidentiality.
• Electronic health records (EHR): Proficient with EHR to document and retrieve patient data.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Experience in primary care or clinical

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Email systems

Job description

St. Thomas Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish to support healthcare providers and ensure efficient patient care within a busy primary care setting.

The role involves taking vital signs, assisting with exams and procedures, patient education, and coordinating with the medical team. Proficiency with electronic health records and strong bilingual skills are essential.