Medical Assistant

Medical-Specialists-of-the-Palm-Beache; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & Holidays

401K with employer contribution

Life insurance

Job summary

Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. in Wellington, FL is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Medical Assistant to support the medical team.

You will triage patients, take vitals, assist with procedures, and educate patients under physician guidance, while maintaining accurate records and smooth back-office operations. The ideal candidate is fluent in English and Spanish, familiar with Athena, CPT, and ICD-10, and has 1–2 years of medical setting experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of medical setting experience preferred; formal training in a trade school with certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Athena, CPT, and ICD-10 codes is helpful.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and patient assessment.
• Take patient vitals as needed.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures prescribed by the physician.
• Support the physician during clinical office procedures.
• Provide patient education and instruction as required.
• Assist with the follow-up of patient test results and ensure proper instructions for further care.
• Administer medications as prescribed by the physician and maintain accurate medication logs.
• Coordinate scheduling and pre-certification for tests (e.g., CT, MRI, PET scans) ordered by the physician.
• Maintain patient charts, records, and dictation for the assigned physician.
• Take patient phone messages and follow up as necessary.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for patient care.
• Perform tasks as needed for lab and X-ray (if certified).
• Order medical supplies as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the physician or practice manager.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Triage & vitals

Patient communication

Typing speed & accuracy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Athena

CPT

ICD-10

Job description

Located In:Wellington, Florida 33414-3104We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual Medical Assistant to join our medical team. This role involves assisting patients with preparation for physician examinations, performing patient triage and assessments, providing education, and ensuring appropriate follow-up care as directed by the physician. The ideal candidate must be proficient in both English and Spanish, as well as knowledgeable about HMO insurance carriers. This role requires someone who can build a kind and professional rapport with patients, maintain accurate records, and support a smooth flow of back-office functions in a fast-paced environment.Position Description & Duties and Responsibilities:Perform triage and patient assessment.Take patient vitals as needed.Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures prescribed by the physician.Support the physician during clinical office procedures.Provide patient education and instruction as required.Assist with the follow-up of patient test results and ensure proper instructions for further care.Administer medications as prescribed by the physician and maintain accurate medication logs.Coordinate scheduling and pre-certification for tests (e.g., CT, MRI, PET scans) ordered by the physician.Maintain patient charts, records, and dictation for the assigned physician.Take patient phone messages and follow up as necessary.Ensure a safe and clean environment for patient care.Perform tasks as needed for lab and X-ray (if certified).Order medical supplies as necessary.Perform other duties as assigned by the physician or practice manager.Position Qualifications / Education & Experience:High School diploma or equivalent required.1-2 years of experience in a medical setting preferred; clinical or formal medical training in a trade school with certification is a plus.Familiarity with Athena, CPT, and ICD-10 codes is helpful.Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to effectively interact with staff, physicians, and patients.Must be proficient in typing and using a computer keyboard with accuracy.Ability to remain flexible and handle various tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).Here are just a few things we offer:Access to health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountEligible for PTO and Holiday payCompany paid life insurance.Access to voluntary short and long-term disability insuranceAccess to additional life insuranceAccess to Accident and Critical Illness Insurance401K with automatic employer contributionMedical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (“MSPB”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: MSPB is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSPB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSPB will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSPB encourages applicants of all ages.