Medical Assistant Bilingual English and Spanish

Humana Inc; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving health outcomes for seniors as a Medical Assistant. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patient care, performing both clinical and administrative tasks. Your bilingual skills in English and Spanish will be essential in delivering compassionate care to diverse patients. You'll work closely with healthcare professionals, ensuring quality service and support. This position offers a structured work schedule and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors, all while being part of a supportive and innovative team focused on holistic health and well-being.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish and complete MA training.
• CPR certification required and must pass proficiency exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties including vital signs and medication administration.
• Collaborate with physicians and maintain examination rooms.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Patient care

Administrative duties

Clinical duties

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of MA school/training program

CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic medical records system

Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments. Typically works on semi-routine assignments.

Work location: CenterWell Apoka 1049 W. Orange Blossom Trail; Apopka, FL 32712

The Medical Assistant Bilingual in English and Spanish performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies and procedures that allow opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

Use your skills to make an impact

Additional Information

Required:

1. Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
2. High school diploma or equivalent
3. CPR Certified
4. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication
5. This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

Preferred:

1. Certified or Registered
2. Phlebotomy experience
3. Medication/vaccine administration experience
4. 1+ years MA experience
5. Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.

Medical Assistant Working hours:

Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM

Scheduled 40 hours per week

Local travel may be required; Mileage is reimbursed

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Pay Range: The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $40,000 - $52,300 per year

About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.