Bilingual Medical Assistant (Centrum Health) - Antoine clinic

Brighthealth • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are transforming healthcare to be value-driven, creating a seamless, consumer-centric care experience that maximizes value for all. We believe that all health consumers are entitled to high quality, coordinated healthcare. We uniquely align the interests of health consumers, providers, and payors to make high-quality healthcare accessible and affordable to all populations across the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid. The Medical Assistant will perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred
• A minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice or urgent care setting
• Strong knowledge of medical correspondence, managing electronic medical records
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player, able to work with provider and other team members of the care team
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

• Taking Patient Vital Signs
• Taking Medical Histories
• Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
• Assisting Physicians During Examinations
• Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
• Sterilizing Medical Instruments
• Removing Sutures
• Calling or electronic entering Prescriptions into Pharmacies
• Preparing Patients for X-Rays
• Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
• Transcribing all notes and documents related to treatments
• Additional duties or tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED