Medical Assistant (Bilingual – Internal Medicine)

assist point; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

assist point is seeking a Medical Assistant (Bilingual – Internal Medicine) to support clinical and administrative tasks in a busy internal medicine setting. The role includes phlebotomy, rooming patients, taking vital signs, and assisting clinicians with exams and minor procedures.

You will provide fluent English/Spanish translation for patient intake and instructions, assisting patients with forms and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Fluent bilingual English/Spanish communication for patient intake and instructions.
• Phlebotomy experience for blood draws and specimen collection.
• Experience supporting internal medicine workflows and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws, phlebotomy, vitals, room patients, and assist providers in internal medicine exams and minor procedures.
• Provide translation for patient intake, medical instructions, consent forms, and follow-up questions.
• Verify insurance benefits, eligibility, and copays; obtain prior authorizations when needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Bilingual – Internal Medicine)

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical & Phlebotomy Care: Perform blood draws (phlebotomy), collect lab specimens, room patients, measure vital signs, record medical histories, and assist providers with internal medicine exams and minor procedures.
• Bilingual Patient Communication: Provide fluent verbal and written translation (English/Spanish) for patient intake, medical instructions, consent forms, and follow-up care queries.
• Insurance Verification & Eligibility: Verify patient insurance benefits, eligibility, and copays prior to appointments; obtain necessary prior authorizations for procedures, medications, and diagnostic imaging.
• Referral Management: Process, track, and manage outgoing specialist referrals, ensuring accurate transfer of medical records and completion of patient appointments.
• Internal Medicine & Administrative Workflow: Support chronic disease management tracking, maintain electronic health records (EHR), communicate lab results, administer ordered injections/vaccinations, and manage exam room inventory.