Temporary Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish)

alphanumeric; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Urban Health Plan in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Temporary Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish) for a full‑time temporary assignment. The role runs for a minimum of 3 months with potential to apply to permanent openings.

The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant Certificate, is bilingual, and has a High School Diploma or GED. Duties include preparing exam rooms, recording vitals and patient history, and assisting providers during exams.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant Certificate.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Dedicated to supporting patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and equipment.
• Obtain vital signs, chief complaints, medical history and accurately record in medical records.
• Completes referrals and discharges patients.
• Assists providers and nurses during all aspects of exams.
• Assist provider with treatments.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Temporary Medical Assistant

Temporary Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish) Bronx, NY

Job ID: 4495

Job Category: Temporary Medical Assistant

Position Type: Temporary Assignment

Positions Available: 5

Position Summary

We are currently hiring Bilingual (Spanish/English) TEMP to PERM Medical Assistants to join one of our health centers in the Bronx. This temporary assignment is full time and for a duration of a minimum of 3 months with eligibility to apply to permanent openings upon conclusion.

Key Duties

• Prepare examination rooms and equipment.
• Obtain vital signs, chief complaints, medical history and accurately record in medical records.
• Completes referrals and discharges patients.
• Assists providers and nurses during all aspects of exams.
• Assist provider with treatments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Computer literacy.
• Responsible individual who genuinely wants to support our patients.

Starting Compensation

Minimum: $21.00/hour; Maximum: $21.00/hour

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule

Onsite in the Bronx, 40‑hour shift Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm or 9:00am-6pm and E/O Saturday.

About Urban Health Plan

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient‑centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.