Medical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)

Claremedica; Hialeah (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hialeah is seeking a Bilingual Medical Assistant to join their team. This full-time position involves assisting healthcare providers, preparing patients for examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records. Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma, experience in a medical setting, and strong communication skills. Opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required.
• Graduate of an approved training class for Medical Assistants preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year work experience as a Medical Assistant or equivalent.
• Current CPR or BCLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record patient vital signs and history.
• Assist providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Monitor and record physiological measurements.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an approved training class for Medical Assistants

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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At ClareMedica, exceptional is the standard. Driven by our purpose to enhance the lives of the seniors in the communities where we have the privilege to work, live, and play, the ClareMedica team is comprised of the brightest and best in their fields of expertise. We’re excited about great people and provide resources, training, benefits, competitive compensation, and more to help you thrive and succeed in our communities. Opportunity awaits – welcome to ClareMedica.

Responsibilities

• Measures and records patient vital signs; records patient interview and medical history.
• Responsible for: assisting providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians\' instructions to patient.
• Monitor and record physiological measurements.
• Provide treatment to patients per protocols.
• Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
• Responsible for requesting and coordinating radiographic and/or laboratory studies per treatment protocols or as directed by the health care provider.
• Order, prepare and generate appropriate medical records.
• Receive, screen and coordinate telephone calls from patients and healthcare providers.
• Responsible for having a broad understanding of the services provided by ClareMedica Health Group.
• Communicate information clearly to patients, family, and staff.
• Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
• Handling, dividing, attaching, and finalizing all fax-related tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required.
• Graduate of an approved training class for Medical Assistants preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician or similar in a hospital, medical clinic or comparable environment OR documented clinical rotation training can be substituted for work experience.
• Maintenance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification preferred.
• Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
• Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, time management skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate with employees, patients, and other individuals in a professional and courteous manner.
• Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals.
• Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations.
• Demonstrated strong listening skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or regionally up to 10% of the time to assist in covering other centers, as needed.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation software. Must be able to type at least 40 WPM.
• Skilled in basic phone and computer operation.
• Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
• Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
• Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data.
• Proficiency with the ability to problem solve, multitask, and carry out instructions.
• Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English. Bilingual is a plus.
• HIPAA and AHCA experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• EMR system experience preferred.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care