Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Community Health Centers, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer contributions

10 paid holidays

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program with cash bonuses

Support for Meaningful Use Certification

Job summary

Community Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant to provide assistive care and support licensed staff in delivering patient care. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, performing clinical skills, and managing administrative tasks. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions.
• Pass CHC competency assessments within first three months.
• Physical ability to stand long periods and move/lift patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and take vitals.
• Perform injections, immunizations, and blood draws.
• Manage phone communications and handle billing inquiries.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Communication

Human relations

Phlebotomy skills

Basic computer skills

Education

CPR Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

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This position provides assistive care to patients, facilitating efficient patient care delivery and supporting licensed medical staff. It also involves clerical functions related to patient care and may require administering medications within scope and law.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examinations, including taking vitals and medical history.
• Perform skills such as injections, immunizations, blood draws, and lab set-ups.
• Act as a chaperone during patient examinations and assist with procedures.
• Maintain and clean exam rooms, restock supplies.
• Manage phone communications, schedule appointments, maintain charts, and handle billing inquiries.
• Call in pharmacy refills, resolve messages daily.
• Register new patients, verify insurance, and update records.
• Attend mandatory training and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to perform essential functions.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Strong communication and human relations skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to stand long periods, move, and lift patients and equipment.
• Understanding of exposure to bodily fluids and contaminants.
• Pass CHC competency assessments within first three months.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, able to read, write, and speak English.
• CPR Certification.

Benefits:

• Salary range $11.42 – $14.00, based on experience.
• Medical and dental insurance (most premiums paid by CHC).
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program with cash bonuses.
• Support for obtaining Meaningful Use Certification.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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