Medical Assistant - Bilingual Cantonese

True Care NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation, Company Holidays, Sick Leave, and Floating Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York City is seeking a Medical Assistant to support nurses and nurse practitioners in delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves monitoring patient vital signs, managing medical records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, bilingual fluency in Cantonese, and relevant experience in a healthcare setting. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting or medical practice.
• Strong grasp of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
• Proficiency in using EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health metrics and ensure accurate data entry.
• Maintain and update patient medical history within the EMR system.
• Manage incoming and outgoing calls to patients.

Skills

Bilingual Fluency in Cantonese

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Salesforce

AdvancedMD

Job description

$250 Sign-On Bonus! Join our mission-driven team and receive a generous sign-on bonus. You’ll receive $250 after you have successfully completed 90 days of employment.

At POD Health, we enhance patient outcomes by integrating technology and personalized care. Our services—Telehealth, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and Community Health Initiatives (CHI)—ensure patients receive the care they need, wherever they are. Through our Telehealth and RPM services, we ensure that patients have real-time access to healthcare, empowering them to manage their health proactively and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Our Chronic Care Management programs create tailored care plans for patients with chronic conditions, ensuring ongoing support between office visits. Additionally, our Community Health Initiatives focus on addressing health disparities, making care more accessible to underserved populations. At POD Health, we strive to make healthcare personal, proactive, and accessible for all.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Location: On-site in Brooklyn, NY 11218

Position Summary: The Medical Assistant will play a vital role in providing support to a team of nurses and nurse practitioners in delivering exceptional patient care. The role involves monitoring patient vital signs remotely through dashboards, accurately documenting patient information, assisting with patient inquiries, managing medical records, and ensuring compliance with the RPM program and healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Care Navigators, and administrative staff to monitor patient health metrics, ensure accurate data entry, and coordinate follow-up care. Act as a liaison between patients and care teams to ensure continuity of care across RPM and CCM services.
• Address alerts on the dashboard and promptly communicate with patients as needed.
• Demonstrate exceptional phone communication skills, conveying empathy and professionalism in all patient interactions.
• Remind patients to take required measurements and accurately document the results in patient charts.
• Escalate patient calls to nurses or nurse practitioners when necessary for further assessment and care.
• Maintain and update patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Manage incoming and outgoing calls to patients, addressing inquiries, monitoring vital signs through RPM dashboards, and escalating cases to Nurse Practitioners when necessary. Ensure all patient interactions are documented in the EMR system and follow up with patients to encourage adherence to their care plans.
• Perform data entry tasks in Salesforce, including closing opportunities and monitoring opportunities in the system.
• Conduct outbound calls to patients, providing instructions, gathering information, and addressing concerns.
• Use EMR systems, specifically Advanced MD, and CCIQ to input and manage patient data and information.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations as required.
• Schedule virtual patient appointments with Nurse Practitioners, coordinating with patients and the healthcare team.
• Ensure strict adherence to healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, and uphold the organization's code of conduct.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bilingual Fluency in Cantonese is required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting or medical practice.
• Proficiency in using EMR systems, experience in AdvancedMD a plus.
• Strong grasp of patient care procedures and medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Strong organizational skills to manage patient records and appointment scheduling.
• Exceptional customer service skills to provide empathetic and supportive patient interactions.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation, Company Holidays, Sick Leave, and Floating Holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Mission-driven work in an innovative healthcare space