Medical Assistant- Bilingual English/Spanish (FDH Chestnut)

Santé Health System; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

HIPAA training

Job summary

Sante Health System is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in the Fresno, CA area. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish and provide excellent front-office and clinical support to our physicians.

You will check in patients, verify insurance, schedule appointments, and assist with basic procedures while ensuring HIPAA compliance and a positive patient experience in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) required to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.
• Exceptional people and communication skills with a no-task-too-small attitude.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced medical office environment with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients, verify insurance and records, and schedule appointments.
• Assist physicians with delivering specialty care and prepare patients for examinations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in HIPAA-compliant processes throughout the day.
• Manage referrals, registrations, and communications with patients and teams.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA certification (AAMA)

Job description

Sante Health System is encouraging all Medical Assistants who are proficient in speaking English and Spanish to apply and to join our team full-time at one of our medical office teams in the Fresno, CA area. In this medical assisting position, you would provide top-notch customer service both in-person and over the phone and assist our physicians with delivering specialty care to our patients.

Wondering why you should apply? It's simple. Our medical office has an exceptional team-oriented environment that people want to be a part of! Here at Sante, everyone works together to achieve goals. This medical assisting job also comes with competitive pay and solid benefits.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) required to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking patients and support delivery of care

Candidates should have exceptional people and communication skills, be highly skilled in multi-tasking in a fast paced environment, a commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and a no-task-too-small approach to the work.

If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to provide excellent care to our patients, we want to meet you!

OUR IDEAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT

• Positive - a can-do attitude that helps you rise to challenges
• Patient-focused - our patients know that you will always listen and put their needs first
• Customer service extraordinaire - patient and driven to solve problems and help others
• Collaborative team player - willing to step in where needed to keep our medical office running smoothly
• Calm, reassuring demeanor - ability to put our patients at ease throughout their appointment
• Detail-oriented professional - nothing gets past you without being double-checked and put in the right place

Does this sound like you? If so, please continue reading about this medical assisting opportunity!

THE DAY-TO-DAY AT OUR MEDICAL OFFICE

When patients come to our medical office, you welcome them with your warm smile and exuberant demeanor. You check them in and verify their insurance and personal information on their records. You also register incoming referrals and schedule appointments. As you manage patient files, records, schedules and other information, you always maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

You find this medical assisting role rewarding because you get to help deliver primary health care and patient care management. Before patients arrive, you ensure that exam and treatment rooms are stocked with the necessary instruments and supplies and everything is sterilized. You maintain the medication sample closet to ensure supplies are organized and stocked. To prepare patients to see the physician, you gently obtain their vitals and determine the nature of their visit. You provide patient teaching related to pre and post care instructions. If needed, you will measure and compression stockings as recommended by the provider. Absorbed on delivering patient-focused care at all times, you assist physicians by preparing patients for minor surgeries and physicals, as well as by giving injections and applying splints and dressings.

In addition to your medical assisting responsibilities, you also handle a variety of office duties including scheduling appointments, answering phones, screening calls, relaying messages by phone or mail, and answering patient questions about general policies and procedures. In addition, you partake in keeping supplies and inventory well managed and ordering more supplies as needed. In your downtime, you are sure to keep your work area and the lobby neat and orderly. This fast-paced environment keeps you on your toes, but your positive attitude and helpful nature ensure your success at our medical office.

ABOUT SANTE HEALTH SYSTEM

Sante Health System is a Management Services Organization that serves multiple clients. "Sante" is the French word for health. Our name symbolizes our commitment to good health, progressive care, and leadership in our community.

Sante is one of the largest healthcare claims and billing management companies in Central California. The strength of Sante is the extraordinary network of physicians, health plans, and other health service providers it offers the people of our valley. Sante coordinates with physicians, health plans, hospitals, and ancillary providers to ultimately benefit the patient in a managed care environment. Sante Health System provides numerous client services such as billing, claims processing, contracting, credentialing, finance, human resources, information services, marketing/communications, physician services, practice management, provider relations, quality improvement, and utilization management.

With over 30 years of service to the community we deeply understand that we would not be successful in enhancing the quality of life of our patients without our incredible team. This is why we have created a work culture that is comprised of talented, driven, dedicated, innovative, and service-driven professionals. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. Being part of our team is like being part of a big family. Join our team and make Sante Health System your home away from home.

www.santehealth.net