Medical Assistant Bilingual

The Providence Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization is seeking a Bilingual Medical Assistant in New York to assist healthcare providers and ensure quality care for diverse patient populations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and be fluent in both English and Spanish. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, administering medications, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Medical Assistant or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Knowledge in psychiatric medications.
• General computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Record vital signs and medical histories.
• Administer medications as directed by healthcare providers.
• Perform basic laboratory tests.
• Schedule patient appointments.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Good typing skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Medical Assistant Bilingual

The Providence Center Medical Assistant Bilingual will perform routine and higher level administrative tasks to assist physicians, nurses and other clinical staff in effectively accomplishing their medical duties. Maintain cooperative, respectful relationships with Center Staff, local agencies, including pharmacy's consumers and the public.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate individual to contribute to the delivery of quality healthcare to our diverse patient population. If you meet the qualifications and are fluent in English and Spanish, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and other patient information.
• Administer medications as directed by healthcare providers.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and procedures.
• Schedule patient appointments and assist with medical record-keeping.
• Communicate with patients in a compassionate and respectful manner.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and medical equipment.
• Adhere to all healthcare regulations and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work in our very busy Medication room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and two years experience as a Medical Assistant; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Must be reliable and able to multitask.
• Must present with a positive attitude.
• Must be fluent with serving our client populations.
• Must have some knowledge in psychiatric medications.
• Must possess good typing skills, spelling, and grammar.
• General computer experience also required.
• Must be detail oriented in order to work in our busy Medication Room.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.