Bilingual Medical Assistant

Position : Bilingual Medical Assistant – Interfaith Community Clinic

Reports to: Director of Clinic Operations

Compensation: Based on experience / 35 hours per week

Responsibilities

Coordinates overall medical program and services

Primary duties

• Telephone triage as needed
• Perform pre and post clinic duties
• Room patients; with vital signs, medication and allergy history, brief reason for current visit, update medical history as appropriate
• Administer medications as per provider orders, including oral, IM and subcutaneous injections and nebulized medications
• Perform routine testing; including but not limited to, EKG, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, rapid strep screens and other CLIA waived testing as per provider orders
• Ensure smooth flow of patients
• Notify patients of test results per clinic protocol
• Maintain emergency medical cart, including completion of monthly checklist
• Stock and maintain exam room supplies
• Complete weekly and monthly clinic duties
• Provide instruction for Health Education Classes
• Perform first desk duties on assigned days
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Completion of accredited medical assisting course
• Current BCLS
• 1-2 years medical office experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, employment verification, and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• Must be knowledgeable of HIPPA and OSHA requirements
• Proficient in the use of computerized charting, eClinicalWorks preferred.
• Responsible, dependable and flexible.
• Ability to multi-task.

Work Location

In person

Travel Requirements

Occasional local travel.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical demands: Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing and lifting.
• Visual demands: Extensive reading and computer usage.

Additional Requirements

Evening hours: Once a week on Thursday, typically ending by 7:00–7:30 PM.

Ability to Commute:

• Conroe, TX 77385 (Required)

Work Location: In person