Promise Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Bilingual (Spanish) Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of primary health care services and client care management in a fast-paced office setting. Under the supervision of the medical provider, the Bilingual (Spanish) Medical Assistant participates in providing health promotion, health maintenance, and illness management.
JOB INFO:
HOURS: 24 hours/week | M, W, TH | SAT – rotation
SALARY RANGE: hourly position
REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services
BILINGUAL: English & Spanish
APPLY:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Anticipate and prepare exam rooms for the provider(s) when needed.
- Greet and escorts patients and families to exam rooms for provider visits.
- Prepare patient in exam room by obtaining vitals, updating medical history, medications, and allergies.
- Document all screening information electronically in chart in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
- Draws, labels, records, and completes lab orders for in-house lab tests.
- Clean and sterilize all equipment and exam room items according to OSHA and blood born pathogen protocols.
- Assist the provider by reviewing patient charts and identifying any gaps in care and outstanding orders according to best practice guidelines.
- Communicate test results to patient as well as provides educational materials and resources to the patient as directed by the provider.
- Successful completion of initial and biennial competency assessments.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Able to manage stress successfully.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task efficiently.
- Excellent computer and typing skills.
- Able to establish effective relationships with patients and staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Possible exposure to airborne and blood borne pathogens & hazardous materials.
- All Promise facilities are smoke free environments.