Bilingual Medical Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Bilingual Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team! In this vital role, you will serve as a bridge between patients and healthcare providers, delivering exceptional patient care while supporting clinical and administrative functions. Your bilingual skills will enable you to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations, ensuring clarity, comfort, and confidence throughout their healthcare journey. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across various specialties, including dermatology, hospital medicine, urgent care, outpatient clinics, and more. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives, we want to hear from you!

Duties

• Assist with patient intake by collecting medical histories, verifying insurance information, and updating electronic health records (EHR systems) accurately.
• Measure vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates to support diagnostic processes.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by explaining steps clearly in both languages to reduce anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Support clinical staff with tasks including medication administration, specimen collection, X-ray assistance, and basic life support (BLS) procedures.
• Document patient encounters thoroughly using medical terminology and ICD coding to ensure precise record-keeping for billing and treatment continuity.
• Assist with inpatient and outpatient care across various departments such as geriatrics, internal medicine, medical-surgical units, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), OR (Operating Room), and Level I/II trauma centers.
• Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment while adhering to safety protocols specific to emergency medicine and hospital medicine settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Medical Assistant in settings such as dermatology clinics, hospital medicine units, urgent care centers, or outpatient clinics.
• Bilingual fluency in English and another language (e.g., Spanish) is required; exceptional communication skills are essential for effective patient service.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, ICD coding, and basic pharmacology is necessary for accurate documentation and patient care.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; additional certifications such as X-ray tech or OR experience are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and medical administrative support tasks including intake processing, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification.
• Experience working within hospital environments—particularly Level I or Level II trauma centers—and understanding of emergency medicine protocols is advantageous.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced inpatient or outpatient settings while maintaining attention to detail and compassionate patient interactions. Join us in delivering outstanding healthcare experiences! This paid position offers the chance to grow your skills across diverse clinical areas while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day. We value energetic professionals who are eager to support our mission of providing comprehensive care with kindness and expertise!

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person