Bilingual Medical Assistant (SIGN-ON-Bonus $2500)

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of both direct and indirect patient care duties under the direction and supervision of a VIPcare provider
• Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination by obtaining patient history, chief complaint, current medications, medical history, allergies, surgical history, family history, social history and other preventative medicine reviews and records information in the patient electronic medical record
• Makes measurements and records vital signs and records them in the EMR
• Triage incoming phone calls and/or patients in office
• Explains treatment procedures and prepares both the patient and exam room for examination
• Provides both patient and provider support during procedures by handing instruments or equipment to the physician as directed
• Cleans and/or sterilizes reusable instruments and equipment after use
• Performs clinical duties including administration of oral and injectable medications, irrigation of eyes and ears, dressing and bandaging wounds and incisions, starting and monitoring IV infusions, and assisting physician with any/all procedures as requested
• Performs in-office diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiographs, administration of oxygen as ordered, pulse oximetry, peak flow and inhalation treatments
• Performs in-office CLIA-waived lab tests
• Carries out quality controls related to lab equipment and testing, completes and maintains lab-related logs, performs PT/INR using CoaguChek/Coag Sense machine and performs glucose testing using glucometer
• Completes electronic medical record to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used
• Maintains an adequate inventory of office medications and medical supplies and orders as needed
• Assists front office registration team members by performing additional clerical duties including: patient check-in/out, referrals, prescription medication management, inbound/outbound telephone calls, etc.
• Helps maintain an adequate inventory of office medications and medical supplies and orders as needed

Requirements

• Medical Assistant experience, Accredited Medical Asst. program preferred (RMA or CMA)
• CPR Certified
• Bilingual (Spanish) Required
• IV Start Certification preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred; knowledge of various collection methods and testing such as bleeding times, collecting donor blood, bedside testing and preparing specimens
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology
• Knowledge of medical coding
• Knowledge of HIPAA
• Knowledge of OSHA
• Working knowledge of common prescription medications that treat conditions and diseases for the patient population VIPcare serves

Qualifications

• Minimum of four to five years medical assisting experience
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with electronic medical records
• Type 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy

Skills

• Medical Assistant experience
• CPR Certified
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• IV Start Certification
• Phlebotomy experience
• Knowledge of medical coding
• Knowledge of HIPAA
• Knowledge of OSHA
• Working knowledge of common prescription medications

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401k, with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Pay Range: USD $18.50 - USD $21.50 /Hr.