Medical Assistant

St Thomas Community Health Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

A community health organization in New Orleans is seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant to support healthcare providers, maintain patient care, and perform administrative tasks. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, is a certified medical assistant, and is bilingual in Spanish. Benefits include health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in primary care or clinical setting preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers in patient care activities.
• Document medical histories and take vital signs.
• Facilitate communication between patients and medical staff.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of a certified medical assistant program

Basic Life Support training

Tools

Electronic health records systems

Job description

Medical Assistant – Bilingual Spanish

At St. Thomas Community Health Center our mission is to provide culturally competent healthcare of the highest quality, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. Central to our mission is to acknowledge the role of institutional racism as causative of these disparities. As such, our work is directed toward becoming an antiracist institution.

Job Summary

A medical assistant plays a crucial role in providing support to healthcare providers, ensuring efficient patient care, and maintaining the smooth operation of a medical facility. They contribute to the overall patient experience by delivering compassionate care, performing administrative tasks, and assisting with medical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patient care: Assisting healthcare providers in patient care activities, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and documenting medical histories.
• Medical procedures: Assisting with medical procedures, such as administering medications, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and performing basic point of care tests.
• Patient education: Providing patients with information and instructions regarding their medical conditions, medications, and treatment plans.
• Communication and coordination: Facilitating effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and other medical staff.
• Compliance and safety: Adhering to healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and safety protocols to protect patient confidentiality.
• Electronic health records (EHR): Proficiently using electronic health record systems to document patient information, update medical records, and retrieve necessary data.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled with electronic medical records and email messaging systems.
• 1 year of experience in a primary care or clinical setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Pediatric Experience

Benefits

• 401(k) matching / 401K with match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• PTO
• Paid holidays